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Mortgage Vs Loan

Hi,
Just after a little advice from anyone who could possibly help. My Northern Rock mortgage deal is up on 1st June and have inherited some money to pay it off (75k) . However our house is in need of major repairs ( an estimated 20 -25k ). Would it be best to remortgage to 25k or take out a loan? We're hoping in the future to be able to save to pay it off but at the moment can't really afford to pay more than £150 out per month. I have considered moving the 75k mortgage then paying off 50k, remortgaging 25k and also having a 25k loan but am way confused as to which is the best option.
Any advice would be a godsend! Thanks

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  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Hi welcome to MSE.

    Unless I'm missing something, why not just pay off 50k of the mortgage, keeping 25k back for the HIs. Thus no need to remo or get a loan?

    Cheers
  • Thanks Andy. Northern Rocks rate seemed quite high to me but I guess when you factor in new arrangement fees etc it may be the best option.
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