This is a full 30-page printed and PDF guide on how to get the very best MoneySaving remortgage deal possible. As with everything else on MoneySavingExpert.com it's completely free and available to all.
In this guide
Who's the guide for?
This remortgage guide is for anyone who already has a mortgage deal and either wants to try to cut its cost, move house, consolidate debts or change the deal in any way.
If you're a first-time buyer or want a buy to let mortgage, instead see the MoneySavingExpert.com Mortgage Guide.
There's only a limited supply of the printed copies so please download the PDF version if you're able to.
What's in the guide?
If you want a sneak peek before getting the whole thing, here's a quick breakdown and intro for each section of the guide...
The big message:
If your mortgage is your single biggest expenditure, cutting its cost is likely to be your biggest single MoneySaver
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Chapter 1: Why should I remortgage?
The simple reason is because it could save you an absolute fortune. Cutting 1% off a £100,000 mortgage will cut costs by around £80 a month. Remortgaging to a better rate could be the biggest single money-saving activity possible, the financial equivalent of liposuction.
If you're the kind of person who shops around to get the cheapest television or DVD player, then you're missing a trick by not using the same skills to save on your mortgage
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Chapter 2: Why shouldn't I remortgage?
Despite the potential savings, remortgaging's not for everyone. It's all a question of money, timing, and personal circumstances.
Essentially you have to decide whether the potential savings available at the point that you're considering switching deals will outweigh the cost.
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Chapter 3: What type of mortgage do I want?
Choosing a mortgage is like ordering breakfast in an American diner. It's a series of choices which seem to go on forever but which should help you identify what you want.
It's best to think back to why you want to remortgage in the first place, and that should help you work out what you need the new loan to do.
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Chapter 4: Other things to consider
Even after you've chosen the type of mortgage you want, there are some key questions to ask before you commit to it.
This chapter goes through the questions to ensure you don't get caught out.
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Chapter 5: No such thing as a free lunch
Although remortgaging can save you masses overall, it's not without its own costs, which sadly have risen sharply over the last few years. Pressure to keep headline rates low has meant many lenders have increased the fees they charge borrowers to move to new deals.
Of course, if the costs outweigh the savings there's no point moving, so here's a rundown of the ones you'll face. -
Chapter 6: How to do it
There are several ways to go about remortgaging, and which to choose depends largely on your level of confidence. If you're superconfident in your MoneySaving skills there's nowt to stop you doing it all yourself, but chances are you'll be better getting advice from a broker.
Why? Well provided you get a 'whole of market' broker, they'll likely track down top deals quicker than you could, and can even ease your acceptance in getting deals you might not otherwise have met the criteria for.
Has the credit crunch changed anything?
This guide has been rewritten in the face of the credit crunch and its impact on mortgage lending. Finding a top deal now is tougher than it was back in the mid-noughties, as mortgage companies are no longer fighting for business; now many don’t want it.
This makes it even more important that you follow through the guide to understand how mortgage deals work before trying to find the right one for you.
How come it's free?
The guide is sponsored by fees-free mortgage broker London & Country, but don't worry, it's had nothing to do with the content. That purely depends on our view of the best way to save money while remortgaging. The guide is written with complete editorial independence and purely focused on finding you the best deal, and this is enshrined in the contract.
Having said that, L&C; isn't stupid. We've been independently listing it as one of the top brokers for the last five years (see the Cheap Mortgage Finding guide) so it had a pretty good idea it wouldn't come out too badly.
The reason it sponsors the guide is it gets a one time chance to include its own letter promoting its service when it mails out the guide. And just to assure you, you won't be sent any follow-up advertising, marketing or any of that malarkey.
In the trade this is known as a payment for ‘lead generation' and in this case that means L&C; pays for the publishing, printing, posting and a small fee to help this site. See more about this site's ethical financial stance.
Are there any more guides?
Yep! As well as all the online guides on this site, there are a selection of special PDF downloads:
The Mortgage Guide
This is for people looking to take out a mortgage for the first time.
Get full PDF / Printed guide:
Mortgage Guide.
Teen Cash Class
A 40 page guide to teach kids AND parents all the essential money lessons.
Get full PDF / Printed guide: Teen Cash Class
Annuities Guide
A 30-page printed and PDF guide on how to get the very best retirement income.
Get full PDF Guide: Annuities
Mental Health Guide
This is a free 40-page PDF booklet supported by Mind, Rethink, and others.
Get full PDF Guide: Mental Health
There's only a limited supply of the printed copies so please download the PDF version if you're able to.
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