22/06/2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-65977222
Not a huge surprise that the Bank Of England has raised the Base Rate for the thirteenth time in a row to 5%
Although this will be unsettling for many, there are still a number of options out there that may help:
• If your fixed rate is about to end in the next 6 months, get in touch, most lenders allow the option to lock into a new rate now, which will start when your Fixed rate is due to end. This can help safeguard against future rate rises
• A lot of the headline rates being discussed are for 2 Year Fixed Rate Deals, however there are lots of other products out there, and in many cases if your happy to lock in a bit longer you can get a more preferential rate
• Many lenders offer ways to support you with your mortgage payments, such as increasing the term, switching to interest only. Obviously, this is on a case-by-case basis, and would only recommend doing this short term depending on your circumstances, but it’s still a possible option
• Lastly and most importantly its good to talk, even if you think there is nothing you can do in your current situation, chatting it through over a cup of tea or coffee, with an experienced broker, can help to build a plan for the future
Please do get in touch, I’m here to help [email protected]
The Bank of England raised rates to 4.5% last month - their highest level in almost 15 years.