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Porting Mortgage with Top up

Hi,

Looking for some advise.

I am currently on a fixed 1.69% rate until feb 2025 to which im porting to the new property with an additional top up mortgage.

I need advise on whether to fix the top up mortgage for 2 years or 5 years.

The 2 years is an extra £25 a month which isnt the issue i need advice with whether if labour do win the election are rates likely to go alot lower as a simple google search says rates will go up in the long run if labour get in. So am i best fixing for 5 years on top up mortgage to protect the 4.59% rate ive got for 5 years??

Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    or labour could force them up lol
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • Hoenir
    Hoenir Posts: 7,742 Forumite
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    Or global influences could send mortgage interest rates down or up. 
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