Would you like to save money on your mortgage?
View this week’s Best Rate Mortgages for doctors and dentists, to help you save money on your monthly mortgage payments.
This article does not constitute advice. Professional advice should be taken prior to acting on any part of it. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.
The base rate has increased – what now?
Last week, the Bank of England increased their base rate by 0.25% for the first time in 10 years.
Many lenders already increased many of their rates in advance of this announcement and most others are likely to follow suit soon, if not already.
“Two extra rate rises are needed to stop the economy from running too hot”, suggested Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England.
Therefore, whilst rates have increased already, there could still be time to save before any potential next rate rise.
Mortgages for Doctors and Dentists
Whether you are looking to remortgage and save money on your current monthly mortgage payment, invest in a buy-to-let property or require finance for your first home, Dental & Medical Financial Services have access to the best rates on the market.
As independent mortgage brokers, we can help you decide which mortgage is best for your situation.
It is also important to carefully consider the term of your mortgage to take into account your retirement plans too.
We will help you choose from:
- A wide range of fixed rate mortgages
- Tracker mortgages
- Offset mortgages, which may suit you if you have savings
- Low deposit options for first time buyers, to help you get onto the ladder
- Buy-to-let mortgages, even in a difficult market for landlords
Here are this week’s current best rates:
TERM | TYPE | LAST WEEK'S RATE | RATE OF INTEREST | GREAT FOR: |
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2 year | FIXED - 65% | 1.19% | 1.25% | Saving money by remortgaging |
2 year | TRACKER | 1.19% | 1.19% | Taking advantage of low Bank of England base rate |
3 year | FIXED - 65% | 1.54% | 1.59% | Saving money by remortgaging |
5 year | FIXED - 65% | 1.69% | 1.69% | Saving money by remortgaging |
10 year | FIXED - 65% | 2.59% | 2.69% | Long-term reassurance of low monthly payments |
2 year | FIXED (Offset) - 60% | 1.29% | 1.49% | Saving money by remortgaging |
2 year | FIXED - 90% | 1.90% | 1.90% | First-time buyers with small deposit |
2 year | FIXED - 85% | 1.36% | 1.38% | First-time buyers with small deposit |
2 year | FIXED - Buy-to-Let - 75% | 1.79% | 1.78% | Property investors with a moderate deposit |
Average lenders | Standard Variable Rate | 4.28% (July) | 4.51% (August) | Flexibility |
5 things to consider when looking for a mortgage
- Low rates are of course important and tend to be what most homeowners base their decisions on.
- As well as finding the best rates though, it is vital to find mortgage deals that offer low fees, so that the overall cost of your mortgage is as low as possible.
- Find a lender that has reasonable early repayment fees, so if life takes a different turn you will not be left footing a hefty bill.
- If you are remortgaging, check any early repayment charges on your existing deal too. Sometimes it can benefit you financially to pay these fees to be able to switch to a better rate.
- Working with an independent mortgage broker means you have access to all products available on the market.