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Remortgage Calculator

Compare your current mortgage with a new deal to see how much you could save by remortgaging.

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Monthly Saving

£142.63

Break even in 8 months

Current Monthly

£1,376

New Monthly

£1,233

Annual Saving

£1,712

Total Fees

£999

2-Year Net Saving

£2,424

5-Year Net Saving

£7,559

Understanding Remortgaging

Remortgaging is the process of switching your existing mortgage to a new deal (rates are influenced by the Bank of England base rate), either with your current lender or a new one. The primary goal is usually to save money. When your initial fixed-rate or tracker period ends, you are typically moved onto your lender's Standard Variable Rate (SVR), which is often significantly higher than rates available on new deals. This makes it a crucial time to compare options.

Beyond securing a lower interest rate, homeowners also remortgage to release equity (borrow more money against their property's value) for home improvements or other large expenses. At Calculator Site, we provide the tools to make this comparison simple. For a full picture, you might also want to use our Mortgage Calculator or see how extra payments could help with the Mortgage Overpayment Calculator.

Watch out for Early Repayment Charges (ERCs)

If you are still within a fixed-term deal, remortgaging early will likely trigger an Early Repayment Charge (ERC). This fee is usually a percentage of your outstanding mortgage balance (e.g., 2-5%) and can easily wipe out any potential savings from a lower rate. Always check your mortgage terms and factor this cost into the calculator.

Key Remortgaging Figures

The decision to remortgage is all about the numbers. From potential savings to the best time to act, understanding these key figures can help you make a smarter financial decision.

~£2,200

Avg. annual saving from SVR

3-6 Months

Start looking before deal ends

2-5%

Typical ERC percentage

How to use this Calculator Site tool

Enter your outstanding mortgage balance, your current interest rate, and the rate of a deal you are considering. Add any fees associated with your current mortgage (exit fees) or the new one (arrangement fees). The calculator will instantly show your potential monthly and annual savings, and tell you how many months it will take to break even after accounting for the fees.

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