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Five year fixed rate mortgage launched by Co-op

March 3, 2009 by admin  
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Consumers that are looking to take out or switch to a fixed rate mortgage may be interested to hear that the Co-op has launched a new mortgage product that is said to offer a highly competitive rate of interest.

The lender has launched a five year fixed rate mortgage deal that will be available to eligible and qualifying borrowers, and the rate set on the mortgage will be 4.49 percent.

The mortgage came onto the market in the middle of January, but in order to qualify borrowers must be able to put down a deposit of at least 40 percent. The five year fixed period means that consumers can safeguard themselves against rising interest rates for a number of years and can enjoy financial stability through having fixed repayments for a five year period.

However, with interest rates plummeting and set to fall further many may want to stick to a variable rate mortgage or wait to see if fixed rate deals come down further.

The benefits of the mortgage from the Co-op include flexibility, such as being able to overpay on your mortgage, underpay on the mortgage, or even take a payment holiday.

An official from Co-op said: “With base interest rates reaching an historic low and rates across the industry falling, this new mortgage offers customers the chance to fix in their mortgage payments at a low rate and have peace of mind that their payments will remain unchanged at this level for the next five years.”

Another industry official said: “If you’re lucky enough to have at least 40% equity in your home then this mortgage does offer a great opportunity to fix your interest rate at a low level. However, before deciding on a mortgage it’s essential to compare mortgages to find a good deal, and then speak to a mortgage broker for professional advice.”

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One Response to “Five year fixed rate mortgage launched by Co-op”
  1. elaine oxborrow says:
    March 28, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    can someone contact me please wanting 5 year fixed,

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