Switching Your Mortgage ?
Switching is an easy way to cut your monthly mortgage bill. It will take a bit of time and effort but switching your mortgage could save you a lot of money in the long term.
Switching could save you up to thousands a year depending on what rate you are on; the process is not as difficult as you may think.
Exactly how much money you can save depends on lots of factors. However, research shows that three in five people in Ireland could save €1,000 or more within a year of switching. And over 60% of switched mortgages are €10,000+ cheaper over the remaining term of the loan.
Who can benefit from switching?
Mortgage holders who are on a standard variable rate.
If you are currently on a fixed rate, contact your current provider and find out when the fixed-rate term ends. Once you know the date contacts financial health about 3 months before and we can go through all of the details with you.
Who will not benefit from switching?
Existing mortgage holders who are lucky enough to have an ECB-related tracker rate, are probably paying a very good rate and switching wouldn't make sense.
If you think you are a mortgage holder who could benefit from switching the first step is to approach your current mortgage provider and get all the details of your current mortgage such as rate, term, outstanding mortgage amount.
Why would you approach Financial Health?
Financial health does not charge fees for switching your mortgage. We will do the work for you and advise you on what options are available to you within the market.
What are the benefits of switching providers?
Some banks simply don’t offer the most competitive rates to existing customers, so switching providers could be the answer.
Some providers will give a cash incentive, which could cover the costs associated with switching such as legal fees.
What costs are associated with switching providers?
The costs associated with switching providers are the valuation fee of around €150 and all legal fees which can vary. You can shop around to find the best value for money when picking your solicitor and valuer.
What could go against you when you are looking to make the switch?
Being in negative equity could rule you out completely but it is always worth speaking with your current provider first.
A lender will also be wary of customers who have a bad credit rating.
What documentation will you need?
If you do decide to switch, your application will be treated as a new mortgage.
You will be required to submit the same level of documentation you had to produce for your first mortgage, with the addition of a mortgage statement.
Financial Health will go through exactly what is needed to begin the process. We also have an online digital application system that cuts out the time delays due to posting and makes the process considerably more user-friendly and efficient.
Why would you switch?
In the end, switching make great sense “The cash is better off in your pocket than in the banks"
Our online application tool : https://apply.financialhealth.ie/