Remortgage guides

Remortgaging can seem complicated, which is why we’re here to offer expert, fee-free advice whenever you need it. If you're looking to save money, secure a better deal, or release equity from your property, you'll find all the information you need in our remortgage guides.ides.

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Divorce, mortgages and adding partners. What happens when your situation changes

Sometimes our living situations change.If you're getting a divorce or want to add a partner or spouse to your mortgage; it can be confusing. Learn everything you need to know with our Indepth guide.

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What is a fixed rate mortgage?

A fixed rate mortgage is where your repayments are set for a specific amount of time. read more to see if it's the right deal for you and apply online today.

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Mortgage early repayment charge

Early repayment charges (ERCs) can be expensive if you pay off your mortgage early or remortgage before your deal ends. Learn when ERCs apply, how much they cost, and the best ways to avoid or reduce them.

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When to remortgage

Use this mortgage guide to find out when the best time is to remortgage your home.

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What are Let to Buy mortgages and how do they work?

Want to find out how Let to Buy works? Our guide explains everything you need to know, to help you decide whether letting out your current home to buy a new property is the right option for you.

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What does remortgage mean?

Use this mortgage guide to find out what remortgage actually means, and how it could benefit you.

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What is APRC?

APRC stands for Annual Percentage Rate of Charge. APRC tells you how much your mortgage will cost you each year, assuming you kept it for its full term.

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How long does it take to get a mortgage?

L&C explains how long a mortgage application takes, how long you can expect to wait for yours and what you can do to speed up the process.

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Japanese Knotweed: What is it and will it affect your mortgage?

Japanese knotweed, the invasive plant that often plagues our gardens, can be a major headache for anyone buying or selling a property, but there is help available if you know where to look.

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What is a tracker mortgage?

Is a tracker mortgage the right option for you? Find out everything you need to know about tracker mortgages here.

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Mortgages for Locum Doctors

Getting a mortgage as a locum GP may seem complicated at first glance, but understanding what’s required by individual lenders (or working with a broker who does) should make life a lot easier.

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Variable rate mortgage and how do they work?

Looking to learn more about variable rate mortgages? We’ve created a guide that looks at the different options available and their pros and cons.

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Securing a mortgage on a temporary contract

If you’re employed on a temporary contract, don’t assume you won’t be able to get a mortgage.

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What is an interest-only mortgage?

Find out how an interest-only mortgage works and whether it is the right option for you

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Can I remortgage my home?

Use this mortgage guide to find out if you could remortgage your home.

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What information do I need for my remortgage?

Read our guide for an explanation of what information you'll need when remortgaging

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Joint mortgages – How do they work?

Find out everything you need to know about joint mortgages, including taking out a joint mortgage with your parents or friends, how much you can borrow and what happens in the event of separation.

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Mortgage Broker Fees

L&C is a fee free mortgage broker, meaning we’re paid by the lender and not by you. However, some brokers do charge. Our guide explains more.

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What are the different types of mortgage?

Use this mortgage guide to find out about the different types of mortgages there are available.

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Remortgaging a Help to Buy or Shared Ownership property - after the offer is issued

If you’ve previously bought your home using either a Help to Buy equity loan or the Shared Ownership scheme, there are usually a few more legal hoops to jump through when you come to remortgage.

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I've got my mortgage offer, what happens next?

Receiving a mortgage offer from your lender means you’re one step closer to remortgaging, but it’s important to understand the next steps in the process.

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Remortgaging a leasehold property - after the offer is issued

If you’re looking to remortgage a leasehold property, your lender will require some additional checks by your conveyancer that aren’t needed if you’re remortgaging a freehold property.

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How does your credit score affect your ability to get a mortgage?

Your credit score could be positively or negatively affecting your ability to get a mortgage. Find out more about what this means and what you can do.

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Guide to large mortgages

Find out everything you need to know about which types of lender offer large mortgage loans, what additional requirements you may need to meet when you apply for a high value mortgage, and what sort of costs might be involved.

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How to improve your credit score

When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first things lenders will want to check is how you have managed any borrowing in the past. They do this by looking at your credit score, which is essentially a number that represents your credit history.

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