Remortgaging can be a smart decision when it strengthens your financial position. Securing a lower rate may reduce monthly payments or provide protection against future interest rate increases. Some homeowners use remortgaging to shorten their mortgage term and become mortgage-free sooner, while others adjust their term to improve monthly affordability.
If your property value has risen, a lower loan-to-value ratio may unlock more competitive products. However, timing is important. Early repayment charges, arrangement fees and legal costs can reduce potential savings if not considered carefully.
The smartest approach is reviewing your mortgage several months before your deal ends. Comparing total cost over the fixed period rather than focusing solely on the interest rate provides a clearer view of whether remortgaging genuinely benefits you.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
You may have to pay an early repayment charge to your existing lender if you remortgage.