Remortgaging FAQs

Remortgaging means moving your mortgage to a new lender while staying in the same property.

Remortgaging can be an effective way to save money on your monthly mortgage payments. Most people re-mortgage to secure a lower monthly rate of repayment, which usually derives from securing a more competitive interest rate.

Aside from seeking to reduce the rate of monthly repayments home owners may choose to remortgage in order to raise capital by withdrawing equity from the property, or remortgaging may be used as a means of consolidating other more expensive short term debts.

Although your chosen lender will take you through the details relating to your new mortgage it can sometimes be difficult to make a clear comparison with the terms of your existing mortgage terms. In some instances, the monthly saving that you stand to make can be outweighed by the fees that you will be required to pay to your new lender to secure the product. It therefore important that you consider all of the costs.

An arrangement fee is the charge that your new lender will make to secure their product. You may also be charged a further fee by any mortgage broker that you use on account of the cost of their service.

When you take out a mortgage you are usually required to retain it for a minimum period (i.e. 2,3 or 5 years). This minimum fixed term period usually runs for the same period as the headline interest rate. If you want to re-mortgage and move to a new lender before the expiry of your minimum fixed term period, your existing lender may charge you a penalty fee. The penalty fee may be a fixed amount, or a percentage of the overall outstanding balance of your loan. Once your minimum fixed term period has ended you will be free to move to a new lender without incurring an early repayment charge.

This will depend entirely upon the requirements of your new lender however it is normally safe to assume that a valuation will be required.

There is no limit on the number of times that you can re-mortgage however you will need to bear in mind that every time you move to a new product you may be required to arrangement fees, and if you re-mortgage during the minimum fixed term period on your existing product you may incur an early repayment charge.

Yes. When you re-mortgage with your existing lender the process is normally a little more straightforward as you will only be required to agree to the terms of the new product. This should mean that there is no need for you to have a valuation carried out but this is not always the case. Each lender is different and will impose their own requirements.

Normally it is only necessary to instruct a lawyer to act on your behalf when you choose to re-mortgage with a new lender.

Can’t see what you’re looking for?

Send us your questions via the contact form and we will be happy to assist.

Get an instant online quote

for buying or selling your property

See what our customers say…

Excellent

Based on 585 reviews
07 Jul 2026

Incredibly efficient

Incredibly efficient. The whole process was much quicker than I anticipated and everything went so smoothly. I am so impressed with the customer service and communication. I would have no hesitation in recommending.


Dawn P
06 Jul 2026

Chantelle was excellent throughout a…

Chantelle was excellent throughout a very tricky and lengthly process. Professional and helpful throughout.


gracelouise
30 Jun 2026

Leasehold Extenstion

Chantelle made extending our lease a breeze. We were informed that we needed to extend our lease with one year remaining before marriage costs, which gave us a fright, but i was recommended to speak to Chantelle, and from every step of the way, she has put us at ease and although it took a bit longer on the freeholders side, Chantelle kept us informed and chased where needed. I couldn’t recommend her enough.


Georgia & Mike Witcher
30 Jun 2026

We sold a house in probate

We sold a house in probate, Chelsea was very prompt and professional throughout the process. The sale was painless and very speedy. Definitely recommend


Mr Scott Gardner
17 Jun 2026

Review for Michala Ward

Michala Ward has to be up for employee of the year at Eric Robinson. Michala has steered us through not one but two nightmare house sales over the last year – Professional, Patient and thorough – Thank you Michala – Chris & Carol Beach


Mr Chris Beach
09 Jun 2026

Timely professional support

Eric Robinson helped us with the legal side of securing a new tenant for our restaurant. It was complicated as the restaurant spanned ours and another property. Chloe Winstanley was our main support and provided timely professional support throughout. I will use her again and am happy to recommend her to others.


Hannah R
07 Jul 2026

Incredibly efficient

Incredibly efficient. The whole process was much quicker than I anticipated and everything went so smoothly. I am so impressed with the customer service and communication. I would have no hesitation in recommending.


Dawn P
06 Jul 2026

Chantelle was excellent throughout a…

Chantelle was excellent throughout a very tricky and lengthly process. Professional and helpful throughout.


gracelouise
30 Jun 2026

Leasehold Extenstion

Chantelle made extending our lease a breeze. We were informed that we needed to extend our lease with one year remaining before marriage costs, which gave us a fright, but i was recommended to speak to Chantelle, and from every step of the way, she has put us at ease and although it took a bit longer on the freeholders side, Chantelle kept us informed and chased where needed. I couldn’t recommend her enough.


Georgia & Mike Witcher
30 Jun 2026

We sold a house in probate

We sold a house in probate, Chelsea was very prompt and professional throughout the process. The sale was painless and very speedy. Definitely recommend


Mr Scott Gardner
17 Jun 2026

Review for Michala Ward

Michala Ward has to be up for employee of the year at Eric Robinson. Michala has steered us through not one but two nightmare house sales over the last year – Professional, Patient and thorough – Thank you Michala – Chris & Carol Beach


Mr Chris Beach
09 Jun 2026

Timely professional support

Eric Robinson helped us with the legal side of securing a new tenant for our restaurant. It was complicated as the restaurant spanned ours and another property. Chloe Winstanley was our main support and provided timely professional support throughout. I will use her again and am happy to recommend her to others.


Hannah R
View all reviews

Make an enquiry

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Why choose Eric Robinson Solictors?

  • Get an instant online quote tailored to your needs
  • Specialist property lawyers with experience in buying and selling
  • Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation
  • Latest paperless technology making conveyancing easy