Illustrative scenario 01Taking a deal to a larger home
A homeowner wants to move while their fixed rate is still running. The new property needs extra borrowing, so porting and a replacement mortgage deserve comparison.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current mortgage statement
- Product end date and early repayment charges
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Buying before a sale completes
A family has found a new home but the existing sale is delayed. Timing and a realistic fallback matter as much as the headline borrowing amount.
Useful information for the conversation
- Product end date and early repayment charges
- Expected sale price and purchase budget
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03Moving to a smaller property
A homeowner plans to downsize and reduce the mortgage. The redemption figure and any charge for repaying early need to be checked.
Useful information for the conversation
- Expected sale price and purchase budget
- Any extra borrowing required
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Check the existing deal before choosing the next one
A buyer or homeowner wants to discuss moving home. Two points need attention: current mortgage statement; product end date and early repayment charges. A portable rate still requires a fresh lender assessment. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Any extra borrowing required
- Current mortgage statement
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Expected sale price and purchase budget
A buyer or homeowner has started a conversation about moving home, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: expected sale price and purchase budget; any extra borrowing required. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Current mortgage statement
- Product end date and early repayment charges
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Check the existing deal before choosing the next one
A portable rate still requires a fresh lender assessment. Extra borrowing may sit on a different product, leaving two balances with different end dates. We compare that arrangement with the cost of leaving the lender and building one new loan.
Porting is not automatic. Early repayment charges, sale timing and any gap between sale and purchase can change the outcome.