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Revolving credit mortgages: what are they & how do they work?
Everything you need to know about this useful but potentially expensive home loan feature
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A revolving credit mortgage treats part of your home loan like a large overdraft, offering flexibility to deposit and withdraw funds. This can help you pay off your mortgage faster by making unlimited extra repayments and reducing the interest you pay.
However, this flexibility requires strong financial discipline to avoid overspending. These facilities often have higher variable interest rates than fixed-rate loans. They are best suited for disciplined savers, and seeking advice from a mortgage broker is recommended.
What is a revolving credit mortgage?
The benefits of a revolving credits
May help you pay your mortgage off faster
Extra flexibility
Revolving credits can be great but they can be expensive if they're not managed well.
Lower interest rate than a bank overdraft
Only pay interest on money you’ve used
The drawbacks of revolving credits
You need to be disciplined
They’re expensive
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Make sure you do your homework before applying for a revolving credit.
Making a revolving credit work for you
Get expert advice before signing on the dotted line
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