Hi, I have applied to change my mortgage with Ulster Bank from variable to 3 yr fixed. They told me that I need to pay €125 "admin" fee to change. What a joke. Do all banks charge this? I have been paying my mortgage for 7 years and am totally disgusted at seeing this charge.
Also they sent me a letter detailing the fixed rate options. The 3 yr fixed option was dated unitl 31/10/2013. Why would this be 2 yrs 8 mths and not the full 3 yrs?
Hi, I have applied to change my mortgage with Ulster Bank from variable to 3 yr fixed. They told me that I need to pay €125 "admin" fee to change. What a joke. Do all banks charge this? I have been paying my mortgage for 7 years and am totally disgusted at seeing this charge.
Also they sent me a letter detailing the fixed rate options. The 3 yr fixed option was dated unitl 31/10/2013. Why would this be 2 yrs 8 mths and not the full 3 yrs?
UB fixed rates run from a specific date for whatever fixed period, not from the day you fix. They obviously brought out that batch of fixed rates on 31/10/2010, I wonder do they know when next lot will be issued then you could get your full 3 yrs unless of course they are at a higher rate.
Ulster bank have fees (currently) to fix except where you come off a fixed rate. Most banks have or had fees for this. Sometimes, with negotiation they can be waived.