Mortgage rates dropping as base rate looks more stable
Now that the base rate doesn`t look so likely to rise in the immediate future, there are signs of mortgage rates falling. So what`s happening - and why do analysts now expect the rate to stay put for a while?
Should I switch my mortgage?
With average mortgage rates a fair bit lower than they have been in recent years, switching your existing mortgage deal to a cheaper one could save you a lot of money.
My mortgage: should I stick with my SVR?
Remortgaging, as the CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders) recently stated, has dropped to decade-low levels - as many homeowners see `little incentive` in remortgaging when their fixed-rate period ends and they revert to the bank`s SVR (Standard Variable Rate).
Do I need a solicitor for a remortgage?
If you`re coming to the end of an existing mortgage deal - or if you think it may be worth changing your existing terms - it may be time to consider a remortgage.
Remortgaging: How to get a valuation
A remortgage is not a simple process. There are a number of stages involved, and it pays to know how things work before you start.
Could we see a `double-dip` in house prices?
By many economists` accounts, the future is looking positive for the housing market. But there is another theory: that house prices will only continue to rise for a short amount of time and may fall again. So what are the reasons behind this?
What is going to happen to the base rate and how will it affect remortgages?
In March this year, the Bank of England dropped its base rate to an unprecedented 0.5%. It was an attempt to encourage lenders to cut the cost of lending - by making it cheaper for them to get the necessary funds - and thereby give the economy a boost.
Remortgage advice: negative equity
For a homeowner, getting the right remortgage deal is important. It determines how much you will pay over the next few years, and as such it can be an opportunity to save money.
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