Fixed or Variable

Jenny_H

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2 years ago my sister and her partner re-mortgaged (40K over 10 years), at the time they took out a fixed rate repayment for 2 years. they have now got a letter giving the them the following fixed rate choices:
1. One year fixed at 3.55% (3.65% typical APR)
2. Two year fixed at 3.59% (3.65% typical APR)
3. Five year fixed at 3.99% (3.85% typical APR)

The letter doesn't state but I think she got confirmation that the variable rate is currently at 3.45%.

What is their best option - Take the variable for the next year or two or opt for one of the fixed rate terms and if so which one.
 
Have you reviewed the many fixed versus variable threads that already exist on AAM? This recent one for example summarises the issues fairly concisely.