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Remortgage Offer - Question

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Hi,

My 2yr fixed term deal ends at the end of the year and my existing lender has sent an offer of renewal (for want of a better phrase).

Compared to my exiting rate, the new rate isn’t eye watering but I know that there is, potentially, better out there. 

I’m wondering if it is the done thing in the mortgage world to call my lender, in the same way I would with a home insurance provider, and ask if they are prepared to renegotiate their offer?

ultimately this just comes down to my own laziness and reluctance to go through the ordeal of a new mortgage/remortgage application if it can be avoided.

Thanks.

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  • Hoenir
    Hoenir Posts: 7,742 Forumite
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    mah0109 said:


    I’m wondering if it is the done thing in the mortgage world to call my lender, in the same way I would with a home insurance provider, and ask if they are prepared to renegotiate their offer?


    Be a complete waste of your time. The choice of products at any particular point of time is fixed. 
  • It's your choice, take what tbey are offering without the full blown application or shop around and do the full blown application. There will be no negotiation on retention products.
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