Common Dangers of Remortgage
Lack of awareness is the main danger of remortgaging a property. Making sure of what the goals of a remortgage are before starting the process is important. This way the chance of being taken advantage of by unethical mortgage brokers is lessened.
Mortgage refinancing is not for the uninformed. Unfortunately, there are bad eggs in every industry and the remortgage industry is no exception. Making sure you are aware of the pros and cons of the deal you are being recommended is the main goal. Then carefully picking a good broker will make the process a successful one. Several different deals from different lenders should be considered. Doing this yourself would be an overwhelming process and very time consuming. Your bank will not be a good choice to carry out the compare and contrast of the lenders. They will be biased and mainly recommend only their products. That is why it is a good idea to acquire a broker to do this job. It is their full time job and they are experts in the "compare" field. As mentioned earlier though, there are bad eggs in every industry. For that reason, be aware of a process in remortgaging called churning. It is when brokers, not lenders, remortgage a loan simply to make extra commission. This practice is done with no benefit or advantage for the borrower; so be aware. Keep in mind, awareness it the key. Understand the pros and cons of the recommended deal and understand that not every broker is interested in what is best for the homeowner. Do this and the remortgage process will end up being a successful one.