Defining those remortgaging terms
You have decided to remortgage your home. But suddenly, you are bombarded with information and strange terms that you simply don’t understand.
Deciding to remortgage is like entering a new world. But get your head around the right terms and you will soon be well on your way to saving money and really getting the best out of your mortgage.
A standard variable rate mortgage is what most borrowers are transferred to once their promotional rate period comes to an end. At this stage, it is worth considering a change to a new product as the rates for a standard variable rate mortgage are traditionally very high.
A capped rate mortgage sounds like a good deal because the rate you pay will never go over a predetermined amount. There is also the chance that you will benefit from any fall in mortgage rates within the capped period. The initial period for your capped rate mortgage may only last two or three years though.
For all those bargain hunters, a discount rate mortgage offers a discount on the lender’s standard variable rate. Once the discount period is over, the loan will switch back to the standard variable rate mortgage.
If you are someone who likes to budget, then a fixed rate mortgage could be ideal, because it charges the same rate of interest for a set amount of time.
There are also tracker mortgages which move automatically with the bank base rates. This can be hugely beneficial to the borrower if there are cuts in the bank base rates.
And finally, if you are struggling to get a deposit together, then consider a cashback mortgage, which pays you a lump sum.
The main hurdle to get over, is knowing which mortgage will suit you. By evaluating your circumstances, you can decide which will be most beneficial. And now that you know what all those strange terms mean, it should be no trouble deciding on your remortgage package.

Grace on November 4th 2009 in News
