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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,111 Forumite
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    Try and avoid an IFA. Use mortgage brokers.

    Thats a bit of a strange comment. Are you saying its best to use a limited range mortgage broker rather than an IFA that may spend 90% of their time doing mortgages? What about the majority of IFA firms that employ mortgage advisers?

    I would take advice from a whole of market/independent mortgage adviser over an IFA myself. However, you shouldnt rule out that many IFAs employ dedicated mortgage advisers and most independent/whole of market mortgage brokers are attached to an IFA firm.

    You certainly shouldnt see a limited range mortgage broker or tied agent with whole of market mortgages before an IFA.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Whyzeman,

    Who is your currrent provider? There is really not a lot of difference in % at the moment across the board.

    The "best rate" is an open ended question. Some lenders offer 2 year fix where as some offer 20 year fixed rate. Some have no arrangemnt fees some are 2% if not more of what you borrow.

    The LTV is in your favour and should you have no adverse credit or mortgage arrears then you "may" get a fast track application.

    Try and avoid an IFA. Use mortgage brokers.

    Regards
    Si

    Gloster

    If you are an adviser please read the adviser code of conduct about signatures etc
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Whyzeman wrote: »
    I dont think it is wise to list income over the forum but the house value would be between £430,000 - £450,000 and the mortgage would be £290,000, under 70%. All personal details I can give one to one to the lender.

    At 70% LTV most lenders will agree the mortgage for you, assuming your income can supportthe mortgage amount needed!

    The rate offered will also depend on what kind of credit history you have - the more adverse history you have the higher the rate you are likely to pay
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • Whyzeman
    Whyzeman Posts: 5 Forumite
    Joint income £125,000, no mortgage payment default or adverse credit history, quite boring really. Need help with best ideas of current rates as I dont want to get stung at the end of the month when the rate increases to current mortgage rate and I'm paying another £500 per month - OUCH
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,111 Forumite
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    s I dont want to get stung at the end of the month when the rate increases to current mortgage rate and I'm paying another £500 per month - OUCH

    Probably too late now to avoid that. What deals are available from your current lender? How do they stack up with whats available to your with your circumstances?
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • Whyzeman
    Whyzeman Posts: 5 Forumite
    Current lender, Derbyshire wants 6.89% for 2 yd fixed but my bank, HSBC has offered 5.43% 2 yr discounted.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,111 Forumite
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    2 year fixed may be better (although a longer fix may be better still). A 2 yr discount may be short term gain, long term pain as interest rates are almost certainly going to rise once the credit crunch has eased. Indeed, they would probably be about 2% higher now if it wasnt for the credit crunch.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • Dunstonh

    Apologies. Adviser yes. Direct where to update the profile please.

    Regards
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Take advice with a pinch of sea salt!
  • minimike2
    minimike2 Posts: 2,210 Forumite
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    DanDare wrote: »
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    I used them recently and it's a free service. Give them a bash mate.


    Cant believe no one else noticed this nice little bit of :spam: slotted in there!

    Reported....
  • brownbabygirl
    brownbabygirl Posts: 1,356 Forumite
    minimike2 wrote: »
    Cant believe no one else noticed this nice little bit of :spam: slotted in there!

    Reported....

    why is it necessarily spam? because he is new?
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