Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Interest rates go down!

Good news, interest rates have been reduced so if you have a tracker rate mortgage you will be pleased as most lenders are passing the reduction on to help consumers in this struggling economy.

Hopefully this is going to encourage a little bit more faith in buying properties as there are some good mortgage deals out there now and in turn the market should start to pick up slightly. So if you are looking to start buying again then now is the time to do it as we doubt whether the rates are going to reduce further any time soon.

If you are a first time buyer lenders and builders are again starting to offer good deals on mortgages and the properties, paid deposits, discounts etc.

If you are looking to remortgage due to the change in interest rate from a higher fixed rate then this might not be a bad idea. However a few things to work out are if you are going to be better off after paying any redemption penalties on your current mortgage including the new mortgage lenders arrangement fees and any other charges.

Buying your first mortgage, remortgaging or buying an investment property is all about making sure you don’t stretch yourself, especially in today’s market. Things might be improving and will inevitably get better but the cost of living is still quite high and may increase further so make sure you factor for this when assessing whether to purchase or not.

If you are still unsure or would like to know how much a certain property might cost you each month then speak to one of our mortgage team members, free of charge and they will give you the best advice possible. 0808 202 4619 / 0191 233 1598.

Have a great day

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