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Switch to fixed rate from tracker...?

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I currently have a tracker mortgage at 0.95% above the base rate and I'm thinking I ought to fix it for 5 years...

I can get a 5yr fix at 3.49%. Any reason not to switch.....?


 
Posted : 25/08/2022 6:25 pm
 5lab
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does your tracker have early exit penalties? most generous trackers do. might still work out best to do it, but its not as clear cut.


 
Posted : 25/08/2022 6:56 pm
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No exit penalties and no cost to change. It’s with the same provider so I’ll switch it.


 
Posted : 25/08/2022 8:10 pm
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If it's with the same provider and you have the ability to overpay a % each year, check if the overpayment is based on the original loan balance or will drop down to the balance when you change product.


 
Posted : 26/08/2022 10:16 am