There are several different types of methods for interest to be charged on mortgages. Tracker mortgages have a variable interest rate that moves roughly in line with the Bank of England Base Rate (BoEBR). Another popular type of interest rate is a fixed rate which does not move in line with the base rate.The interest rates on tracker rate mortgages are quoted as a fixed percentage above the base rate and will normally exist for a short period,...more
A capped rate mortgage has an interest rate that cannot rise above a pre-determined level for a specified period of time. After the capped rate period expires, the interest rate of the mortgage reverts to the lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR).A cap and collar mortgage is similar to a capped rate mortgage except that is also has a lower limit, beneath which the interest rate cannot fall over a specified period of time. The upper limit is...more
Fixed rate mortgages offer borrowers the ability to help budget for household expenses more accurately because they have an interest rate that remains constant for an agreed portion of the overall term of the mortgage - typically between one and five years.Unlike variable rate mortgages, the interest rate charged on fixed rate mortgages will not be influenced by changes in either the Bank of England Base Rate (BoEBR) or the lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR). Instead, the interest rate will remain constant during the fixed rate period regardless of movements in interest rates on other financial products.The fixed interest period gives borrowers the stability they need to manage their household budget more effectively, which is why fixed rate mortgages are popular with first-time-buyers and young households.Fixed rate mortgages are also popular during times of historically low interest rates. Many homeowners fix their interest rates while they believe the cost of borrowing is cheap, therefore locking in the low rates well into the future. However, while fixed rate mortgages provide borrowers with some advantages, there are also several disadvantages.Fixed interest rates are...more
When applying for mortgages borrowers have the choice of obtaining interest only or repayment mortgages. Interest only mortgages require the borrower to only pay the interest charged each month on the mortgage. The balance of the mortgage remains the same throughout the entire term of the loan.With repayment mortgages, the monthly payments to the...more
Mortgage advisers are divided in their opinions as to who are the real winners and losers out of the recent interest rate rises. No one could argue that borrowers who have variable rate mortgages have lost out because their monthly repayments have increased due to the extra interest due. However there is debate over whether borrowers of fixed rate...more
If you are looking to buy a property, or remortgage property you already own, you will have the option of searching for a mortgage product by yourself or employing the services of and independent mortgage adviser.There are various factors that you should consider when deciding whether or not to utilise the services of mortgage adviser, not the least of which is the sheer size of the modern day mortgage marketplace. The mortgage market has evolved considerably over the past few decades and there is now a vast array of mortgage products available to finance both your own home and your investment properties.In fact the mortgage market has grown and evolved so much that there are now hundreds of lenders supplying thousands of mortgage products in the UK alone. You may therefore be wise to seek advice from an independent mortgage adviser before applying for your next mortgage based on this factor alone.In addition to helping you navigate the complexity of the modern day mortgage market there are other benefits to using a mortgage adviser. One of those advantages is that some mortgage advisers have access to exclusive deals that are not available on the open market. These deals are made...more
In the wake of increasing interest rates, interest only mortgage products have become an increasingly popular tool for home owners to control their monthly expenses. Applications of this type of home loan generally rise in number when interest rates...more
Flexible mortgages were first introduced into the UK to cater for individuals with intermittent working patterns. Flexible mortgages are a recent addition to the home loan market in the UK, although they have been popular overseas for several...more
With so much interest rate uncertainty in the market borrowers are facing a dilemma as to whether they should fix their home loan interest rate or not by applying for a fixed rate mortgage. A fixed rate mortgage will provide absolute security against...more
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Variable rate mortgages have an interest rate that may fluctuate throughout the term of the loan. Interest rates attached to variable rate mortgages usually move in line with either the Bank of England Base Rate (BoEBR) or the lender's Standard...more
Discount mortgages are a type of mortgage product that have a variable interest rate which moves roughly in line with the lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR). The discounted interest rates attached to this type of home loan product are genuine and...more