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Remortgage crossroads

Hi All

I know this will be a daily post but my 2 year fixed term ends next month with First Direct.

Current mortgage loan is £78000 paying £480 per month 15 years left.

The current SVR is 6.9% of which my mortgage will increase by £221 per month to £701

Currently looking at most products around 6%. I'm guessing i'll be best fixing at 6% for a 2-3 years as the SVR could go up.

I think I have pretty much answered my own question just wondered what other peoples thoughts are?!

Thanks in advance

Comments

  • They predicting the rate will reach 6.25-6.50%, so mortgage rates will likely rise to 7.25-7.5% at a minimum for 2-3 year fixes. Not sure how long they will stay there - it's all about your attitude to risk and whether you value stability. 
  • MFWannabe
    MFWannabe Posts: 2,551 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    What are the rates with First Direct for fixed deals? What ERC charges are there? 

    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




  • rmc86uk
    rmc86uk Posts: 19 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 5 July 2023 at 1:12PM
    MFWannabe said:
    What are the rates with First Direct for fixed deals? What ERC charges are there? 
    Thanks for the reply

    2 Year fixed 5.56% no fee total over 1 year £7680

    5 Year fixed 4.97% no fee total over 1 year £7392


    2 Year fixed 5.31% fee total over 1 year £7793

    5 Year fixed 4.86% fee total over 1 year £7577

    I think the ECR on my current product is 3%
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