When you move home, you normally have the choice of taking your existing mortgage with you (this is known as porting a mortgage) or remortgaging to a new deal.
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There are benefits to either, the best decision depends on your situation.
"There's a lot of things to think about when you move home, including your mortgage. You may be able to take your existing one with you, but that isn't the only option. An experienced broker, like our Mojo experts, can look at all your options to find right mortgage for you."
are a type of loan used to buy a property. The mortgage is secured against the value of the property.
are where you only pay back the interest each month. When your mortgage term comes to an end, you still owe exactly what you borrowed at the start.
aren't that different from a regular mortgage. But there are some important differences.
Yes, if you're moving to a new home, you can use the equity in your existing home as a deposit.
For example, if your current property is valued at £200,000 and you have £50,000 (25%) equity, and you're moving to a £500,000 property, the equity in your existing property would amount to a 10% deposit.
You can also top up your deposit amount with savings. This may help you get access to a lower LTV deal which normally means you get better rates.
If you're in negative equity, it's worth consulting your lender about your existing deal before you firm up any moving home plans.
Negative equity means you owe more on your mortgage than your property is worth. This normally occurs if house prices fall.
You'd likely struggle to get accepted for another mortgage for your new home if this is the case.
If you're moving to a bigger or more expensive home and need a larger mortgage, you may be able to:
There are upsides and downsides to all options. Deciding on the best one for you depends on you and your circumstances. Speak to Mojo Mortgages to help find the right home mover mortgage for you.
YOU SHOULD THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME/PROPERTY. YOUR HOME/PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
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