There are only two things people should keep in mind before taking on an interest-only mortgage. The name interest-only mortgage is misleading. If truth be told, there is no such thing as an interest-only mortgage. In an interest-only mortgage, you will still have to pay for the loan principal. When you get an interest-only mortgage, [...]
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Capital and Repayment Mortgages
What Is Capital and Repayment Mortgage? “Repayment mortgage (also called a capital-and interest loan) Your monthly payments gradually pay off the amount you owe as well as paying the interest charged on the loan. Provided you make all the agreed payments, the loan will be fully paid off by the end of the mortgage term. [...]
Offset Mortgage, Offset Mortgages, Mortgage, Mortgages, Offset
An offset mortgage basically uses the interest from your savings account against the interest charged on your mortgage. Usually your mortgage lender will link your mortgage and savings account into a single account, with the same financial institution. Each month, the amount you owe on your mortgage is reduced by the amount you have in [...]
Flexible Mortgages are Made for Today’s Modern Lifestyle
Flexible mortgages are among some of the new mortgage packages that have been created to cater for the modern mortgage market. The modern mortgage market has become more liberal and creative, and therefore this has led to an increase in the choice and diversity of mortgage packages being offered to borrowers. Most major lenders include [...]
A Quick Guide to Flexible, Offset and Other Specialist Mortgages
The choice and diversity of mortgage packages being offered to borrowers has increased dramatically in recent years to cater for the modern mortgage market. Most high street lenders offer some find of flexible or offset mortgage in their product range. Below is a quick guide to some of the main types: Flexible Mortgages Essentially a [...]
Finding the Best Offset Mortgage Deal for you
Finding the best offset mortgage deal can be challenging. There is a huge amount of information on the internet and on the high street about offset mortgages, but instead of giving you clarity, it can leave you overwhelmed and confused as to which is the best offset mortgage deal on the market. What is [...]
An a – Z (almost) of Mortgages, Part 1
100% Mortgage â This is when you borrow the full property value from a mortgage broker. This type of mortgage requires no deposit or down payment, and is therefore popular with first-time buyers. However, because of the credit crunch, 100% mortgages are hard to come by. Adverse (or bad) Credit Mortgages â These are, [...]
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