With Brexit now complete, many homeowners are asking what will happen to the mortgage and property market in 2021. However, there is another question that local homeowners should be asking themselves and that is “should I remortgage my property in 2021?”. The answer is pretty simple, Yes. With the Bank of England base rate at an all-time low at 0.1%, now really is the time you should be looking at re-mortgaging. As a local remortgage provider, Mortgage Connect Ballymena can help you and other Northern Ireland home owners understand the benefits of remortgaging your property and why you should take the step this year.

Re-mortgaging Is More Popular Than Ever

According to Money Saving Expert, there are 850,000 mortgages due to mature in the UK in the first half of this year alone. Furthermore, they found that there are almost 185,000 households that will be looking to re-mortgage for the very first time, which is a 11% increase on the first half of 2020. This provides us and other local mortgage brokers with an opportunity to help homeowners through the re-mortgaging process and provide them with more options and better mortgage rates to choose from. We have a dedicated page to highlight how the remortgage process works alternatively why not pop in to our Ballymena branch to find out more.

Reasons Why You Should be Considering Re-mortgaging

1. You Want to Borrow More Money

Remortgaging your home can allow you to release some of the equity (cash) that you have built up over the years. Maybe you are looking to fund some home improvements or buy a new car. If so, remortgaging can be a great way in order to raise the money. However, before increasing your debt further, it is essential that you seek professional local mortgage advice together with doing your own research. If you are curious about remortgaging, then why not try our remortgaging calculator below to see how much money you could save.

2. You’re Looking for A Different Type of Mortgage Deal

The most suitable mortgage for you is one that best matches your personal and financial circumstances. And, like both, can change at any time. Maybe you would like to move over to a longer fixed term to secure a rate, or you’re in the position to make some overpayments on your mortgage. Using our mortgage advisors based in Ballymena we can help provide you with a hassle free service where its easy to drop in and have a cup of coffee!

3. You Are Approaching the End of Your Current Mortgage Deal

If your current plan is a fixed-rate mortgage and its introductory period is coming to an end, then it’s a good idea to remortgage before you are automatically transferred onto your lender’s Standard Variable Rate, which can cost you considerably more money each month.

4. You Are Currently On a Higher Loan-to-Value Mortgage

As years go by and you continue to make your mortgage repayments, you will build up equity in your property. This means that, as time goes by, the amount you owe on your mortgage goes down and, in turn, the amount of equity you have in your property goes up. If you took your mortgage out on a high loan-to-value product, by taking into consideration you have been building up equity and house prices have risen, then it could be possible to remortgage at a lower LTV ratio than the original loan that you took out. This is beneficial as the higher your loan-to-value, the higher risk you are to the lender, so by reducing the loan-to-value, reduces the risk factor and therefore reduces the interest rate you will have to pay. The great thing about it is that you don’t notice it happening and you end up with a significant financial asset that you can use for just about anything.

When to Apply for a Remortgage

It is important to speak to a professional to carry out research before applying for a remortgage, as you may not need to wait until the end of your tie-in period to be able to financially benefit from remortgaging. It is also key to bear in mind that the average remortgage takes around 1-2 months from submission to completion, so it is vital to get a new application a few months before the end of your redemption period. So, we recommend that if you are looking to remortgage your property, then it’s better to get the process going sooner rather than later. Why not start here on our dedicated remortgage page.

At Mortgage Connect Ballymena, we can help find you the best mortgage deals on the property market. Whether you’re looking to use remortgaging for home improvements or to save some money on your monthly repayments, we’re here to make your life easier. If you would like to use us as your online local mortgage broker, then please visit our Ballymena Office or call 028 2564 6111 to see how much you could save.