25/07/2026
Let's say you find a deal where the monthly repayment is Β£1200, that seems affordable so you go with that...
What a broker will do is help you to look at the finer detail around total costs, which can make a huge difference to what you view as a good deal!
Things that change the price you will actually be paying over the term of the loan include:
βThe interest rate. A broker can help you look at deals from lenders you may never have heard of. A better rate that lowered the repayment by Β£50 could save you Β£600 a year, or Β£15k over 25 yrs. That's a very weekend away, savings pot, or money for home improvements that could value to your property for a later sale.
β Repayment type. If that Β£1200 is on a variable rate, do you know what happens to the payment if the rate goes up by 1%? Or 2%. Have you looked into what that adds to the total cost compared with a slightly higher fixed repayment?
β Loan term. If you take a loan at an attractive rate over 2 years with a high product fee, how attractive is the total cost over that term compared with say a 3 or 4 year deal. If you have to keep remortgaging and paying fees, it may be less attractive when the total cost numbers are added up! And what if you reduced your loan term from say 20 yrs to 15 yrs? Again, this could save thousands.
βFees. Have you looked into the product fees and potential valuation fees associated with the deal, as well as any early repayment charges (ERC's) should you wish to exit early. Each time you take out a new deal these can add Β£s to the total cost you repay over the term of your mortgage.
Finding the right product for you includes weighing up multiple variables around your personal circumstances. At Else we use a sophisticated portal to show you the maths! You could save thousands of pounds if you consider the total cost of your mortgage! My advice is fee free.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE