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You Could Start Your Remortgage Up to 9 Months Early

  • Mar 31
  • 3 min read
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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late - You Could Start Your Remortgage Up to 9 Months Early

If your mortgage deal is ending in the next few months, here's something most people don't know - you may not need to wait as long as you think to start planning your next one.

Many homeowners put off reviewing their mortgage until the final weeks of their deal. It's understandable; life is busy, and it feels like a problem for future-you. But that delay can quietly cost you money.

The Window Is Wider Than You Think

Most people assume they can only look at remortgaging when their deal is nearly up. Many lenders allow you to secure a new rate up to 6 months in advance, some will go as far as 9 months ahead. That's a significant runway to shop around, compare the market, and lock in a competitive deal without any pressure.

At Endurance Mortgages, we help clients get ahead of their mortgage, not scramble to catch up with it.

What Happens If You Wait Too Long?

When a fixed-rate deal ends and nothing is in place, your lender will typically move you onto their Standard Variable Rate (SVR). SVRs are almost always higher, sometimes significantly so, and they're not something you choose; they're something you fall onto by default.

Beyond the rate itself, leaving things late tends to mean fewer options, less time to make a considered decision, and the very real possibility that the best deals have already gone.

Why Acting Early Actually Works in Your Favour

Securing a rate months before your deal ends doesn't mean you're committing blindly. Here's how it works in practice:

  • You lock in a rate at today's market conditions for a future start date

  • Your current deal continues as normal until it ends

  • If rates improve before your new deal starts, many lenders allow you to revisit and switch to a better option

So, you get the protection of having something secured, with the flexibility to keep an eye on the market.

When Should You Start the Conversation?

As a general guide:

  • Deal ending within 6 months? You should be acting now

  • Deal ending within 9 months? Now is a great time to start planning

  • Deal ending later in the year? It's not too early to have an initial conversation

The earlier you start, the more control you have over the outcome.

How Endurance Mortgages Can Help

We keep track of your mortgage end date, so you don't have to. When the time is right, we'll compare deals across the market, help you lock in a competitive rate in advance, and continue monitoring right up until completion in case something better comes along.

Our job is to make sure you're never caught out, and never paying more than you need to.

The Bottom Line

You don't have to wait until your deal ends. A straightforward review today could mean lower monthly payments, protection against rising rates, and one less thing to worry about.

Book your appointment with Endurance Mortgages and get your next rate secured early.

Your Home (or property) may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debts secured on it. Some Buy to Let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority A fee may be charged for mortgage advice. The exact amount will depend on your circumstances.

Endurance Mortgages Ltd is an appointed representative of The Right Mortgage Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales no. 15060351. Registered Address: Worting House, Church Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 8PX.

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