Before you buy

Shopping with Cashback Remortgage (UK)

Remortgaging when your deal is ending If your fixed rate is coming to an end, switching is where this brokerage says it concentrates. The site presents product transfers and remortgages as its speciality, so check your deal end date and any lender-specific switching window before making an enquiry, since timing can affect which options are open to you.

Buying, moving and buy-to-let The firm also arranges new mortgages for first homes, house moves and buy-to-let properties. These cases involve different criteria and paperwork from a straightforward switch, so an adviser will need the full picture of your income, property and plans before recommending anything.

Working out the real cost The homepage states there is no broker fee, but lender, valuation and legal costs may still apply. Cashback is described as conditional and available only on eligible remortgages, so ask what those conditions are and compare the net cost of each deal rather than relying on the cashback figure alone.

Checking before you commit Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage, so weigh the monthly cost against the length of any new fixed period. The free enquiry route is a sensible way to see the whole-of-market options for your situation before deciding.