Mortgages

Choosing a Mortgage?

There are a number of aspects of mortgages that need to be considered, including the nature of the loan itself, and the choice of the means of repayment. These are covered briefly, together with other aspects including legal aspects.

Sources of Finance
Building societies supply the largest proportion of loans in the housing market.

Types of Loan
Loans are of two fundamental types, namely repayment mortgages and interest-only mortgages.

Interest Rate Options
There are many different interest rate options, and further variations are continually being introduced.

Repayment Vehicles
With interest-only loans, the capital will be repaid from the proceeds of a suitable investment vehicle.

Summary
Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages of Repayment Vehicles

Procedures and Fees
The process of arranging a mortgage is often lengthy and can be complicated.

Other Costs
There are a number of other types of fee that will need to be paid, the most common being: