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Remortgage Case Studies

These realistic but anonymised examples show how remortgage enquiries can differ by timing, income and borrowing purpose. They are examples only and are not personal advice.

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Anonymised example

Fixed-rate deal ending within six months

A two-income household with stable employment wanted to review options before their fixed-rate mortgage ended.

Starting position

  • Their main concern was avoiding an unplanned move onto their lender's Standard Variable Rate.
  • They had not missed mortgage payments and did not want to increase their borrowing.
  • They wanted to compare staying with the current lender against moving to a new lender.

How it was reviewed

  • The adviser reviewed the existing lender's product transfer options alongside available remortgage products.
  • Fees, legal work, valuation requirements and timing were compared before the household chose how to proceed.
  • The selected route was based on their circumstances at the time and the lender criteria available then.

Outcome

A product transfer completed before the existing fixed-rate period ended. This avoided a full legal remortgage process, but it was not treated as a recommendation for other borrowers.

Anonymised example

Self-employed applicant with changing income

A sole trader wanted to remortgage after their fixed rate ended, but recent income had varied between tax years.

Starting position

  • The applicant had two years of tax calculations and business bank statements available.
  • The property value and mortgage balance suggested the loan-to-value position might support a remortgage, subject to valuation.
  • The applicant wanted to keep borrowing broadly the same rather than release additional funds.

How it was reviewed

  • The adviser checked how different lenders could assess the latest trading figures.
  • The applicant prepared tax documents, bank statements and an explanation of the income change before application.
  • Product fees and valuation assumptions were reviewed as part of the overall cost comparison.

Outcome

The remortgage completed with a lender that accepted the documented income position. The case depended on underwriting, valuation and affordability checks.

Anonymised example

Home improvement plans with extra borrowing requested

A homeowner wanted to explore whether a remortgage could include funds for planned property improvements.

Starting position

  • The borrower had kept payments up to date but wanted to increase the mortgage balance.
  • The requested extra borrowing needed to be assessed against income, commitments and the property valuation.
  • They also needed to understand how a higher balance could affect total borrowing costs over the mortgage term.

How it was reviewed

  • The adviser compared the requested borrowing with lender affordability and loan-to-value limits.
  • The borrower reduced the extra borrowing request after reviewing monthly payment estimates and total-cost considerations.
  • The application included evidence for the purpose of funds and updated income documents.

Outcome

A remortgage completed at a lower additional borrowing amount than first requested. This outcome reflected that borrower's documents and lender assessment, not a guaranteed route.

Important: These examples are illustrative. Mortgage availability, costs and timescales depend on your circumstances, lender criteria, property valuation and the products available when you apply.

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