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My 2 year fixed is up this week. To be honest i'm not too great about these things and i've only just started looking at other offers now. I know i'm a mug i should of been looking before christmas.

My current mortgage is with Nationwide who have got a 5 year fixed at 5.63% no fees offer on but i don't want to get tied down that long really. There 2 year fixed wasn't that attractive.

I've got a meeting with them tomorrow and really not sure what to do. Should i just stay on their BMR for a month or two and see what happens and what other offers come up ?

I've looked at other offers such as First Direct but don't want to start banking with them which is necessary for the 5.25% 2 year fixed offer.

I'm not stretched finanicially, i've got a bit of breathing space but just not sure what to do.

Any help greatly appreciated.

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  • chuckles1066
    chuckles1066 Posts: 2,670 Forumite
    Cutfinger wrote: »
    My 2 year fixed is up this week. To be honest i'm not too great about these things and i've only just started looking at other offers now. I know i'm a mug i should of been looking before christmas.

    My current mortgage is with Nationwide who have got a 5 year fixed at 5.63% no fees offer on but i don't want to get tied down that long really. There 2 year fixed wasn't that attractive.

    I've got a meeting with them tomorrow and really not sure what to do. Should i just stay on their BMR for a month or two and see what happens and what other offers come up ?

    I've looked at other offers such as First Direct but don't want to start banking with them which is necessary for the 5.25% 2 year fixed offer.

    I'm not stretched finanicially, i've got a bit of breathing space but just not sure what to do.

    Any help greatly appreciated.

    The 5 year 5.63% deal sounds good?

    Interest rates are only going to rise in the next few years, take it!
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  • Five years seems such a long time though. Is the general consensus interest rates are going to rise ? They're are supposed to be cut next week aren't they ?

    I'll be honest with no i'm no expert in these matters. Should of got myself a mortgage broker really but i've let things slide and now i'm rushing around.
  • If you're after a two year deal that's lower than that, Abbey have one at 5.54%.....it's only available through brokers who are members of a certain Mortgage Club though. You can't get it in the Abbey branches.
  • Hi,

    NeilQuinn is write with the Abbey deal - did one today - good deal at the moment for 2 years. Has a product fee added of £949 though so depends on the size of your mortgage as to whether this is good value.

    The 5 year deals from Nationwide and Abbey are both popular also so think you will be one of many that take these rates.

    Good luck with Nationwide tomorrow.
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  • Thanks for the advice. Decided to go with the Nationwide 5 year fix. I was just tentative really as i've only done 2 years previously.
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