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What would you do?

My fixed rate mortgage expires 30th March 2023?

What would you do in the current climate at it seems rates may be coming down this year?

TIA

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  • TheJP
    TheJP Posts: 2,013 Forumite
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    I decided on a 2 year tracker with my current lender (Virgin) at 0.6% above BOE base rate. My rate currently is 4.10% and could rise to 5.1% at its peak which is affordable however we also have the freedom to move to a fixed rate with Virgin if they improve below the lowest 4.10% i am paying now. I recommend seeing what you have available, what you can afford and whether you are staying in your property long term.
  • jonnypb
    jonnypb Posts: 333 Forumite
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    Everyone's circumstances are different and lots of factors to consider.  Amount of mortgage, length of time left, do you plan on moving, are you comfortable with taking a risk with a tracker, do you want security of a fixed if the payments are affordable etc etc
  • MFWannabe
    MFWannabe Posts: 2,551 Forumite
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    I’d find out different rates for available products and make a decision based on those and My circumstances 

    MFW 2026 #50: £3,583.49/£25,000

    Mortgage:
    07/03/26: £34,418.15

    16/01/26: £56,794.25
    02/01/26: £60,223.17

    12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
    12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
    07/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
    18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
    27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38 

    Savings: £20,000




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