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Mortgage terminology – glossary and jargon buster

Mortgage terminology – glossary and jargon buster

Baffled by mortgage terminology? Our glossary and jargon buster explains commonly used terms in the home buying and remortgaging process.
How much mortgage can you borrow?

How much mortgage can you borrow?

How much mortgage you can have is determined by 4 key factors: income, outgoings, credit score & the percentage of the property’s value (LTV) you need to borrow.
How much mortgage can you borrow?

How much mortgage can you borrow?

How much mortgage you can have is determined by 4 key factors: income, outgoings, credit score & the percentage of the property’s value (LTV) you need to borrow.
What is a capped mortgage?

What is a capped mortgage?

Capped mortgages are actually a type of variable rate, but with the difference that they have an interest rate cap, beyond which your payments can’t rise.
What is a discounted mortgage?

What is a discounted mortgage?

Discounted mortgages offer a discount off another interest rate – normally a Standard Variable Rate. But despite the name they may not be the very best mortgage rates on offer.
How to buy a house: making an offer to completion

How to buy a house: making an offer to completion

Find out how buying a house works, from making your offer to completion. This guide explains the mortgage & legal processes including where delays may arise.
What is a Standard Variable Rate?

What is a Standard Variable Rate?

What is a Standard Variable Rate (SVR)? When will a lender raise it, when will they lower it? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of SVR mortgages?
What is a fixed rate mortgage?

What is a fixed rate mortgage?

Fixed rate mortgages can seem simple at first glance, but it’s still worth brushing up on how they work, and the things to be aware of if you’re considering one.
What is a tracker mortgage?

What is a tracker mortgage?

Tracker mortgages are a type of variable rate mortgage. They’re different because they follow (or track) another rate, usually the Bank of England Base Rate.
Protect against property fraud

Protect against property fraud

Property ownership fraud is on the rise. Find out who’s at risk, how to protect yourself and where to get help if you think you’ve been targeted by a fraudster.


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