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Representative Example: £150,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at 1.94% fixed for 25 months reverting to 4.49% variable for term. 25 monthly payments of £631.41 and 275 monthly payments of £816.53. Total amount payable £240,481.00 includes loan amount, interest of £90,331, valuation fees of £0 and product fees of £0. The overall cost for comparison is 4.1% APRC representative.
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A two year fixed rate mortgage is, simply, a mortgage that keeps the same interest rate for the first 2 years that you have it, no matter how much the lender raises or lowers its rates of interest. After the initial period of 2 years, the interest you pay will transfer to your lender's standard variable rate (SVR). Fixed rate mortgages can last for a little as 2 or as much as 10 years, but on this page, we will be looking at mortgages 2 year mortgages only.
Yorkshire Building Society
1.58% Initial Rate 2 year fixed rate mortgage65% LTV Purchase
Taking first place is The Yorkshire Building Society with this 1.46% mortgage, fixed until 31/03/2021,followed by a discounted variable rate of 4.25% until 31/3/2024. Finally this reverts back to an existing borrowers rate of 4.99% for the remaining term of the mortgage. Available to those with a 35% deposit (65% LTV mortgage), this product comes with a completion fee of £995.
This is a flexible mortgage deal offering both underpayments, overpayments and payment holidays (subject to T&Cs) as well as free valuation fees. This product is also portable in case you choose to move home during the term of the mortgage.
Yorkshire Building Society1.63% Initial Rate 2 year fixed rate mortgage75% LTV Purchase
If you have a deposit of 25% or more (75% loan to value mortgage) then you can apply for Yorkshire Building Society’s 1.63% fixed rate to 31/03/2021 (4.3% APRC). Like the 65% LTV product above this reverts to 4.25% discounted variable to 31/03/2024 and then moves to an existing borrowers’ rate of 4.99% for the remaining term.
If you are looking to benefit from a reduction on some of the outlays of buying a new home, then this fixed rate mortgage provides a cashback incentive of £500.
This mortgage also offers flexibility such as the ability to overpay, under pay and have payment holidays subject the terms and conditions of Yorkshire Building Society.
First Direct
1.65% Initial Rate 2 year fixed rate mortgage75% LTV Purchase & Remortgage
Next is First Direct who have a two-year fixed rate mortgage of 1.65% = (3.7% APRC). This may be an alternative to the Yorkshire Building Society deal for those who need to remortgage as you can apply both for remortgaging or buying a new home. You need to have a deposit of at least 25% (75% loan to value).
There is an upfront booking fee of £490 - £1,470 (depending on the amount you wish to borrow) to secure the rate for this mortgage.
Sainbury's Bank
Sainsbury's Bank
1.94% Fixed 2 year rate
80% LTV
At the number 4 spot on our chart is this 2 year fixed rate deal from Sainsbury's Bank. Pegged at 1.62% until 31/03/2021 this reverts back to an existing rate if 4.49%. With the benefit of no valuation fees and no legal fees this is a flexible mortgage with overpayments, underpayments and payment holidays allowed (subject to T & C's). With an arrangement fee of £995 and a low loan minimum of £40,000 this mortgage deal is also portable, if you decide to move home during the period.
Yorkshire Building Society1.96% Initial Rate 2 year fixed rate mortgage90% LTV Purchase
Finally, the last of our top 6 2-year fixed rate mortgages is this 90% LTV (10% deposit) mortgage fixed at 1.96% until March 2021 from Yorkshire Building Society. The initial rate of 1.96% reverts to 4.25% after two years.
With a completion fee of £495 and £250 cashback, free valuation fees and flexible options this is a 90% LTV mortgage worth paying attention to.
Yorkshire is allowing underpayments, overpayments and payment holidays with this product too.
Sainsbury’s Bank
1.99% Initial Rate 2 year fixed rate mortgage85% LTV Purchase
Our next two-year fixed rate mortgage is from Sainsbury’s Bank. If you have a smaller deposit of 15% (85% loan to value) then you can apply for this mortgage, which has a fixed rate to 31/03/2021 of 1.99% (4.1% APRC). This reverts to an existing borrowers’ rate of 4.49% after the initial term.
This two-year fixed rate mortgage deal has the benefit of no arrangement fees, as well as free legal and valuation fees.
Information and rates correct as of 15/02/2019
If you fix your mortgage for 2 years then your monthly payments will not change for the duration of your 2 year introductory term. Variable mortgage types can increase their rates any time, which will increase the amount you need to pay your lender. If you find a good rate on a 2 year mortgage, you can commit to spending only the fixed amount for 2 years before your lender is allowed to change your rate. This can be offer peace of mind since you don't need to worry about rising rates. However, if mortgage rates go down, you will still be required to pay the fixed amount you agreed with your lender!
To put it simply, two year mortgages are most suitable to people who would find it hard or impossible to successfully make their mortgage payments their lenders rates were to increase within the next 2 years. Other fixed terms are available, from as little as 2 or 3 years, to as much as 5 or 10 years.
A longer period of repayment security can be gained by choosing a longer term fixed rate. As well as security, with a longer term fixed rate you do not need to search for a new mortgage every year, and pay the fees associated with a new mortgage, as you might do with a shorter term fixed mortgage such as a 2 year mortgage. Additionally, if a 2 year term will allow you to reasses your mortgage after two years, whereas a 5 or 10 year mortgage would require you to wait for longer.
The risk with a longer term fixed rate is that if mortgage rates drops, you could end up paying over the odds. In the current low-rate environment, this is not a large risk, but in this situation you may decide you want to change your mortgage before completing the initial fixed rate term to save money. Fixed rate mortgages usually charge a fee if you want to change or repay your mortgage early, thereofre it's wise to keep these charges in mind when you are deciding which longer term fixed rate mortgage to take. These charges may be prohibitively expensive, particularly in the early years.
When you look at our best buys, you'll see that we have selected the best 2 year fixed rate mortgage deals from across different loan-to-value tiers in order to give a better overview of what's available.
If you can't find a product that's right for you, don't worry - try our quick and easy mortgage search to access a fully comprehensive list of all mortgages.
If you've decided that a two year term fixed rate mortgage is for you, there's still plenty of options to consider. Primarily;
This is determined by the size and value of the property, as well as your credit score and the size of your deposit. Generally, the more money you can put down for a deposit, the better your mortgage rate will be, since you present less of a risk to the lender.
Keep an eye out for fees! Some of the lower priced 2 year fixed rate mortgage rates may look very appealing, but they can come with an expensive arrangement fee, which can sometimes undo any benefit you would enjoy from the lower rate.
As always, read the small print! Always sit down and work out how much you will be charged at the beginning of your mortgage, and when your mortgage ends. It's also worth discovering how much you will be charged if you have to cancel - even if you never do it, it's better to be prepared. Work out the full cost of your mortgage including all fees when you compare.
You may find that the introductory rate on a three year fixed rate mortgage is higher than that of a 2 year fixed rate mortgage, or if you choose a variable rate mortgage. Further you'll find the introductory rates on the 5 to 10 year mortgages are slightly higher still- you might consider this a small price to pay for the security of knowing what your mortgage rates are going to be for several years. Compare the best buy charts of these fixed rate mortgage and variable mortgages:
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