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Hi, I have just over 14k left on my mortgage and the payments are increasing that they are almost up to my current monthly  over payment. I cannot afford anything more than I'm currently paying. So my question is would I be better getting a loan to pay off mortgage and have a fixed payment or take the risk of my mortgage going above my current limit?

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  • JMA74
    JMA74 Posts: 264 Forumite
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    Is a loan at a cheaper rate than a fixed rate mortgage would be? 
    I am a Mortgage Adviser 
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Lots of variables. How long is your mortgage term? What's the rate? 
    Can you extend the term, how much is the loan rate?
  • Edi81
    Edi81 Posts: 1,501 Forumite
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    At £14k you will be unlikely get a new mortgage as they are often minimum of £25k. 
    Personal loans often state they are not for property purchases. 

    You have also mentioned overpayments - some numbers would be useful. 
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