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The impact of regular small overpayments onto your mortgage

Making regular small overpayments onto your mortgage via increasing your direct debit can have a significant impact on the total interest paid over the life of the loan. This is due to the compound interest effect.
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Most mortgages have an early repayment charge (ERC) period, however, during this period most allow you to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding balance. After the ERC period, you will be able to make any amount of overpayment without incurring a charge. 

 

Making regular overpayments can reduce the total amount of interest paid on the loan and help you pay off the mortgage faster. For example, if you have a 30-year mortgage with an interest rate of 4% and you make regular overpayments of £100 per month, you could save thousands of pounds in interest over the life of the loan, and pay it off in less time. 

 

It’s important to note that before making any overpayments, it’s always recommended to check with your lender if there are any penalties or restrictions for doing so. Additionally, it’s a good idea to make sure that you have enough savings in case of an emergency, and that you are not overstretching your budget by making overpayments. 

 

At The Mortgage Branch, we are here to help you secure the most suitable mortgage for you, whatever your situation.

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