Category Archives: Mortgages

Fix or float: what’s the best home loan option for you?

fix or float

Finally, it seems that interest rates are on the way down, so what’s the best way to manage your mortgage? Fix, float, or a combo of both? The pros and cons of fixed vs floating rate mortgages Fixed rate mortgages A fixed rate mortgage locks in an interest rate for a specific period of time,…

Getting ahead with your personal finances

Kirsty Williams - Moneybox Mortgage Advisor

This article was first published in the June 2024 issue of MTA’s Radiator Magazine. The current economic conditions can be tough on your personal finances. But as Moneybox Lending Advisor Kirsty Williams explains, there are ways you can ease the stress – and even take advantage! Despite the economy cooling, we’re still far from the…

Plan Your Move: Deciding Whether to Buy First or Sell First

If you’re ready to move but struggling to decide whether to buy first or sell first, we get it. You need to sell your current home to fund the purchase of your next one. But the seller of your next home might be reluctant to wait for your current place to sell. This is especially…

Is Refinancing Your Mortgage the Right Move? A Simple Guide

refinancing your mortgage

Refinancing – also known as remortgaging – allows you to replace your current mortgage with a better one so you can save on interest, borrow more, or pay off your home loan faster. Refinancing involves paying off your existing loan and then taking out a new home loan with a different bank or lender. The…