A fixed rate mortgage allows you to fix the rate of interest you pay over a set period, usually 1 - 5 years. This protects you against increases in mortgage rates, as your mortgage repayments remain fixed regardless of the prevailing economic climate.Once the fixed period you are tied into ends, it is usually possible to renegotiate with many lenders a further fixed rate or a different product that suits your needs.
The downside of fixing your rate is that you do not benefit from reductions in interest rates. You need to think about the current economic climate and research whether interest rates are likely to rise or fall during the period of your mortgage to make sure you get the best deal.
You might want to consider one of our capped rate mortgages as an alternative which offers a degree of protection by capping the maximum rate, but allows you to benefit once the prevailing rate falls below your capped figure.
Mortgage deals are changing on a daily basis so it pays to get us to search for the best package on your behalf.
We can offer you fixed rate mortgages regardless of your circumstances and credit problems. So if you have county court judgements (ccjs), decrees, arrears or defaults - give us a try.
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