Variable Rate Mortgages Explained

Variable Rate Mortgage

A variable rate mortgage is based on the lenders standard variable rate.

The lenders standard variable rate is generally affected by movement within the Bank of England's base rate. Standard variable rates vary from lender to lender but are typically 1.5%– 3.5% above the bank of England base rate.

The standard variable rate is not guaranteed to rise and fall by the same rate that the bank of england base rate changes by. If you require this guarantee than a tracker rate mortgage may be more suitable for you.

Pros and Cons of Variable rate mortgages

Advantages

Freedom to change mortgage provider at any time without a redemption penalty.
When the Bank of England's base rate is falling you could benefit from a fall in your lenders standard variable rate.

Disadvantages

If the Bank of England base rate is rising this will could result in an increase in your lenders standard variable rate.
Budget ability is reduced.
Lenders do not always pass on the equivalent movement in the Bank of England's base rate.

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP
REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home, your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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