Switch your mortgage to a new deal online
Help & support
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What do I need to do if my current deal is ending?
If your current Scottish Widows Bank deal is ending and you don’t want to switch to a new deal, you won’t need to do anything. You’ll automatically be transferred onto the Scottish Widows Bank Standard Variable Rate.
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When can I switch deals?
You can arrange to switch to a new deal online if you’re on the Scottish Widows Bank Standard Variable Rate or if your existing deal has 6 months or less to run.
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How do I know which deal to choose?
Our current mortgage deals are based on your mortgage balance and how much mortgage you have in relation to how much your property is worth. This is known as your Loan-to-Value(LTV) and it’s expressed as a percentage figure. If you check all our current deals (available on our website) there’ll be only two deals which will fit your mortgage balance and Loan-to-Value band – a shorter term deal and a longer term deal. If you apply online you’ll just need to decide the length of the fixed term deal which suits your circumstances best. If you need to talk to a mortgage expert for advice about your options you can give us a call.
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How do I know what my Loan-to-Value percentage is?
The Loan-to-Value(LTV) ratio is the amount of money you want to borrow compared with the value of the property, shown as a percentage. For example, a £90,000 mortgage on a house valued at £100,000 would mean a LTV of 90%. The LTV is one of the key factors a lender will consider before agreeing a mortgage.
The lower the percentage LTV, the more favourable your interest rate might be. To achieve a better rate, you may need to reduce the amount you want to borrow.
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What happens when I apply for a new deal?
When you apply to switch to a new deal online you’ll receive a Mortgage Offer confirming your new monthly payment. If you’re happy, you’ll need to log back in to confirm that you want to go ahead with the switch. Your Mortgage Offer documents will explain how to do this.
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Will I have to pay any early repayment charges?
You won’t have to pay any early repayment charges if you’re switching from the Scottish Widows Bank Standard Variable Rate. Early repayment charges are waived if there is 6 months or less to run on your existing deal.
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Will I be charged any fees?
No fees apply if you're switching to a new deal online.
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Can I borrow more or make changes to my existing mortgage at the same time?
If you’re looking to borrow more at the same time as switching to a new deal, or you want to make a change to the term or repayment type of your existing mortgage, you’ll have to contact us to discuss your needs by calling us on:
0345 845 0440
Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm (10am Wednesday).
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