Friday, December 14, 2007

Re-mortgage Tips

Re-mortgage Tips
By reducing your overall interest burden and by releasing
the build up equity in your home, a re-mortgage can
certainly work wonders for your finances. However, since
there are a few variables that can easily cut down the
quantum of your overall gains, it is recommended that you
follow the prescribed guidelines while taking the
re-mortgage route. Here are some essential tips and
suggestions that will help you make the most from your
re-mortgage.

Keep your eyes open for the lowest bidder

For getting the best possible benefits, the first thing you
need to do is contact as many re-mortgage lenders as
possible and ask for re-mortgage interest rate quotes. When
you do this, it would be like carrying out a bidding
process wherein all lenders will make their individual
offers. You then just have to shortlist appropriate bidders
and opt for one who might be offering the lowest interest
rates for your re-mortgage. However, do check out the
reputation of the lender because attracting new customers
may not be the only reason for offering low interest rates.

Read the fine print

You need to do this every time you receive a re-mortgage
offer because it's only here that you will find the
complete details of all the applicable charges, costs and
potential future liabilities. If you find it difficult to
understand the technical jargon, it's recommended that you
get professional help, just to make sure that you clearly
understand the applicable terms and conditions.

Assess your potential future earnings

Re-mortgage certainly has its benefits, but since a lot
depends on your ability to pay off your monthly instalments
in time, it is recommended that you first make a proper
assessment of your potential future earnings. This is
necessary especially if you are planning to opt for a
re-mortgage plan whose repayment period is less than that
of your existing mortgage plan. Your monthly instalment
amount will increase if you opt for a shorter repayment
plan and this is why you first need to assess your finances.

Have a look at your credit report

Before making the final offer, re-mortgage lenders will
certainly assess your finances by going through your credit
report and your credit score. This is why you need to have
a look at your credit report and ensure that it does not
contain any errors and inaccuracies. If you find any
errors, get them fixed first and then only apply for a
re-mortgage.


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Graham Bradlington is the marketing manager for Quickly
Finance Limited, a company which specialise in Fast track
Secured Loan & Remortgage applications for homeowners.
Quickly Finance is 100% independent & can search the whole
market for the best deals... quickly! For more info:
http://www.quicklyfinance.com

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