Fixed rate ending — what to do next
When a fixed deal ends, many mortgages revert to a standard variable rate. Plan early so you are not paying SVR by accident.
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In the final six months of a fix, treat the end date like a project deadline. Your lender will usually write to you with retention options; those are useful inputs — not automatically the best deal.
Action checklist
- Note the exact deal end date and any ERC that falls away on that date
- Ask for product-transfer quotes and fee schedules
- Model monthly payments at SVR vs new rates with the repayment calculator
- Compare stay vs switch with the side-by-side tool
- If remortgaging, allow time for valuation and legal work before the end date
Drifting onto SVR for a few weeks is sometimes unavoidable if conveyancing slips — build a buffer into your timeline rather than starting in the final fortnight.
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Calculators and articles on Remortgage Lab are illustrative and not personalised financial advice. Always check current lender terms and, where appropriate, speak to an FCA-authorised adviser. England & Northern Ireland focus where tax rules are cited; Scotland and Wales differ.