Fixed Rate MortgageGive Yourself Payment Stability with a Fixed Rate Mortgage

A fixed-rate mortgage deal means that you will agree a set amount to pay back to the lender each month, at a pre-arranged rate of interest. Unlike other mortgage types where your monthly repayments are dependent on the Bank of England base rate, you would know exactly how much you had to pay back each month and could therefore budget accordingly. A fixed-rate mortgage is a suitable choice for those who do not like to introduce too much risk into their borrowing. More info

Fixed Rate Mortgage Advantages

  • Fixed rate stability allows you to plan ahead. With stable monthly payments, you can  safely plan ahead with your finances because you'll at least know how much you'll have to pay for your mortgage each month. There  won't be any sudden increases in your payment amount, so you'll know how much you'll have left for other expenses after making your payment.
  • Extra payments will be applied to the principal. In the beginning, all of your payments will go toward paying off the interest of your fixed rate mortgage. Later, your payments will be applied to the principal. However, if you make overpayments, that money will be applied to the principal, and you'll be able to pay your loan of sooner.
  • Your interest rate will remain stable for up to 15 years. When you go for a fixed rate mortgage, your interest rate will not change for up to 15 years. Speak with your lender to set the fixed rate term of your loan.

Mortgage NEWS & ARTICLES

Study Shows Increased Interest in Fixed Rate Mortgages

Study Shows Increased Interest in Fixed Rate Mortgages

01 Dec 2007
Recently, Abbey conducted a study to discover homeowners' feelings on fixed rate mortgages, and their findings are rather surprising.

Bank of England Cuts Rate to 5.25%

Bank of England Cuts Rate to 5.25%

07 Feb 2008
Today, the Bank of England (BoE) decided to lower the base rate from 5.5% to 5.25% because of the weakening UK economy. This rate drop provides a good opportunity for borrowers to remortgage to get a better rate.

Why Now is a Good Time to Consider a Fixed Rate Mortgage

Why Now is a Good Time to Consider a Fixed Rate Mortgage

07 Feb 2008
Now is a great time to consider a fixed rate mortgage because rates are at a low level, and they may be getting lower in the near future with another BoE rate cut forecasted by industry analysts. Whether you're in the market for your first mortgage or you're looking to remortgage at a lower rate than what you're currently paying, now is a great time to consider a fixed rate mortgage.

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