Remortgage

A remortgage is when you replace your existing mortgage with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one.

1 min read Buying a Home

What it means

A remortgage is when you replace your existing mortgage with a new one, either with your current lender or a different one. People often remortgage to get a better interest rate or change their mortgage.

Example

Your fixed-rate mortgage ends, so you switch to a new deal with a lower interest rate.

Why it matters

Reviewing your mortgage when your deal ends could reduce your monthly repayments.

Many people remortgage several times over the life of their mortgage.

Do I have to move home to remortgage?

No. A remortgage usually involves the same property.

Related terms

This term comes up a lot when you're buying a home.

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