Friday, February 27, 2009

How A Self Certified Remortgage Loan Saves Money

By Chris Channing

Remortgaging is the process of obtaining a new mortgage to pay off an older mortgage- using the same property as collateral against the loan. This is done to snare more competitive rates from other lenders, and for those with self cert loans, the difference in savings can be quite dramatic.

First to mention is the fact that rates for self-cert mortgages vary wildly from one year to another. When first introduced, lenders were quite cautious as to who they gave them out to and why. Through the following decade, lenders became more comfortable and interest rates showed this fact. We can look at this trend and say that in the future, it's likely that rates will get even better, so always keep aware of present rates.

One pitfall to look out for is the early redemption charge. A self certified mortgage loan broker may tack in an extra fee for mortgages paid back too soon. In this case, the original lender still makes a hefty sum of money despite loss of business. If you haven't signed up for a mortgage loan yet, be sure to omit this type of rule from the contract before signing to help keep your options open.

There is a lot of work that goes into researching a borrower before he or she is approved. It may take many man hours, and even cost money to access reports. The payoff most lender ask for in this case is what is called an arrangement fee. The arrangement fee may or may not be applied, depending on the lender's preferences. It's good to ask about such things before commencing talks.

Unfortunately for the self employed, there will still be a lengthy interview with the new lender to ensure that one's dependability is on par. The fact that a borrower has already gotten the mortgage with another lender usually doesn't help one's case, so be prepared to present your case all over again to each lender you agree to meet with. This may include proof of paying bills on time, proof of good credit, or proof of dependable income.

Consumers are allowed to remortgage a self cert loan as much as they would like- just be sure to watch out for fees associated with them. If possible, try to weed out any fees of a contract before signing anything. Many lenders will be desperate enough for the profits that they will be quite flexible on the specifics of the contract.

Closing Comments

Borrowers are getting a nice incentive as the market shows to be good for borrowing, although perhaps not so much for investment. If you are interested in saving money on your current mortgage through a remortgage, be sure to ask your current lender for options and seek out new lenders in the area.

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