Mortgages Information
The current UK mortgage market is considered to be one of the most competitive mortgage markets in the world. The variety of mortgages offered by UK mortgage lenders is so vast that mortgage applicants are compelled to research their mortgage options before committing to the mortgage deal best suited to their needs.
The 5 Main Types of Mortgages
- Fixed Rate Mortgage
- Variable Rate Mortgage
- Capped Rate - Collard Rate Mortgage
- Discounted Rate Mortgage
- Cash Back Mortgages
There's a myriad of mortgage options available in the UK mortgage market and it pays to shop around for the best mortgage deals.
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Fixed rate mortgages fix the interest rate, typically for the initial 2-5 years of the mortgage agreement. Once this time period is at it's end the monthly mortgage repayments return to the mortgage lenders standard variable rate (SVR)
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Variable Rate Mortgages
Variable rate mortgages offer a fluctuating interest rate in line with the mortgage lenders SVR. These mortgages often experience rises and falls in the mortgage repayment figure.
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Capped Rate - Collard Rate Mortgages
Capped Rate refers to the cap on the level of the interest rate applied to the mortgage and collar refers to the lowest interest rate the mortgage applicant would be obliged to.
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Discounted Rate Mortgages
Discounted rate mortgages offer a discounted interest rate for the initial period of the mortgage. These mortgages help keep the mortgage repayment cost lower in the early years of the mortgage.
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Cash Back Mortgages
Cash back mortgages offer a cash incentive to the mortgage applicant, the cash back incentive can be used for any purpose.
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New Mortgages
Over the lifetime of the UK mortgage market new and innovative mortgage solutions have evolved such as flexible repayment mortgages, current account (off set mortgages) and long term mortgages.
Flexible Repayment Mortgages
Flexible mortgages offer the mortgage applicant the ability to make fluctuating mortgage repayments and take payment holidays.
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Off Set Mortgages
Off set mortgages balance the difference between a savings account and a current account.
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Long Term Mortgages
Long term mortgages offer far longer repayment periods than the more traditional mortgage solutions.
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