Avoid going on to a Lender’s Standard Variable Rate- Act Now!

Caz Blake-Symes • March 12, 2025

When you come to the end of a fixed term mortgage deal, you will automatically go onto the lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR). These rates are often higher than fixed rate deals at that time.


We recommend that you contact Russell Green approximately 6 months prior to the end of your current deal so that he can search the wide choice of lenders available to Weston Mortgages Online to find you the most suitable mortgage.


For further information about Remortgaging and Product Transfers please visit www.westonmortgagesonline.com/remortgages


Please call Russell on 01934 442023 or email russell@swmortgages.com


Please remember: YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.


Our initial mortgage consultation is free and with no obligation, should you proceed to an application there will usually be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances but will range from £290to £490 and this will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity.

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