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Fixed Rate Deals-Will new products be released after last weeks base rate cut?

Last post Tue, Oct 14 2008, 10:21 PM by mr-tom. 1 replies.
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  •  Tue, Oct 14 2008, 1:51 PM

    Fixed Rate Deals-Will new products be released after last weeks base rate cut?

    My partner and I have a joint mortgage with RBS that is coming to the end of its 2 year discount deal. We bought the house on a 30 year 100% mortgage as we have other houses we rent out and did not want to sell them at that time. Given the markets moving to another lender is not really an option given LTV. RBS have quoted us a 6.5% 2 year fixed which although more than we are currently paying is quite attractive given the level of debt. As such I want to get signed up as soon as possible, however, this quote was given before the interest rate cut last week. Am I better holding off and seeing if rates come down in the future? Ideally I would like a fixed rate but how long is there between interest rate cuts and changes to fixed rate products. Any help appreciated.

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  •  Tue, Oct 14 2008, 10:21 PM

    Re: Fixed Rate Deals-Will new products be released after last weeks base rate cut?

    Somebody came out this morning (can't remember who and I've thrown away my copy of metro!) and said that they wouldn't pass anything along.

    The base rate cut could be argued to be totally irrelevant if banks simply won't lend to each other at the moment any way.

    Personally I wouldn't hold your breath, but if you've got a grace period, it might make sense to wait. On the other hand (not trying to be unhelpful) but if you can afford the current rate it might make sense to take it before the next disaster strikes!

    Your call unfortunately - anybody who claims to know what will happen at the moment simply has a bit of fog in their crystal ball!

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