Facts about Residential Borrowers

Remortgage | September 24, 2019

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Residential Borrowers

Fixed-Rate deals continue to be the most popular form of borrowing with the 5.2m borrowers account for almost 58% of the marketplace in 2018. This is up from around 52% in 2017. (Source: UK Finance, 2017 & 2018 data)

The next largest grouping, are those sitting on far more expensive Standard Variable Rates (SVR). The average rate for a 2-year fixed deal is around 2.49%. The average SVR is about twice that amount at 4.89%. Therefore, if you’re on an SVR, it’s probably worth having a discussion with us. (Source: Moneyfacts, March 2019 analysis)

Fixed-Rate deals Mortgage Borrowing
UK Mortgage Borrowing

In chart 2, you’ll see the differences between those that are simply staying put and remortgaging vs. those that are moving home or are first-time buyers. Interestingly, as a reflection of the changing times we live in, the average age for the first-time buyer has risen over the years. It currently stands as high as 32.

UK Mortgage Average Findings
UK Mortgage Average Findings

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