{"id":122961,"date":"2017-06-06T17:42:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=122961"},"modified":"2024-03-14T10:41:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T10:41:23","slug":"personal-loan-vs-mortgage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-vs-mortgage","title":{"rendered":"Compare personal loans vs remortgaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"learn\">What\u2019s the difference between remortgaging and a personal loan?<\/h3><p>Remortgaging is another term for refinancing your house. When you remortgage, you pay off the remainder of your current mortgage by taking out a new loan, ideally with a lower interest rate or better terms.<\/p><p>While remortgaging can sound complicated, it\u2019s common practice for people who have improved their credit over time. If your home\u2019s value has increased or you\u2019ve simply found a lender offering a better deal than your current mortgage, you may be able to save thousands of pounds in interest over the long term while reducing your monthly payments.<\/p><p>The remortgaging process is more similar to taking out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/mortgages\">mortgage<\/a> than borrowing money with a personal loan. When choosing between remortgaging and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\">personal loan<\/a>, the better option depends entirely on what you need the loan to do. <\/p><p>Remortgaging is ideal if you have a specific goal \u2014 like lowering the monthly payments on your house or switching to a fixed-rate mortgage \u2014 while a personal loan is designed to cover any costly purchase or general expenses. <\/p><p>There\u2019s also no guarantee you\u2019ll be eligible for a certain type of loan. You\u2019ll usually need to have a decent credit score and history to be approved for either a personal loan or a new mortgage.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th><\/th><th><b>Personal loan<\/b><\/th><th><b>Mortgage<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td><b>Interest rate<\/b><\/td><td>Varies by lender, usually between 0% to 1,291.1%<\/td><td>Varies by lender, but can start as low as 6% for a fixed-rate mortgage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Maximum loan amount<\/b><\/td><td>Up to \u00a350,000, depending on the lender and your eligibility<\/td><td>Lender usually lends up to 4 times the borrower\u2019s salary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Loan term<\/b><\/td><td>Typically between 1 to 7 years<\/td><td>Typically 15 or 30 years, but can be as short as 10 years or as long as 50 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Repayment frequency<\/b><\/td><td>Usually monthly repayments<\/td><td>Usually monthly repayments<\/td><\/tr><td><b>Fees<\/b><\/td><td>Usually does not involve any product fees<\/td><td>Usually involves product fees up to \u00a31,000<\/td><\/tbody><\/table><hr><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block text-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png\" alt=\"warning icon\" style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 16px; margin-top: 4px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png?fit=48 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 48px) 100vw, 48px\" loading=\"lazy\"> <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/div><\/article><h3>What are the benefits of personal loans and mortgages?<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Personal loans<\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>No tax implications.<\/b> You won\u2019t be charged income tax on the amount you borrow unless the debt is forgiven by the lender.<\/li><li><b>No down payment needed. <\/b>Unlike mortgages, many lenders don\u2019t require you to provide any cash upfront in order to qualify for a personal loan.<\/li><li><b>Negotiate repayments.<\/b> You may be able to negotiate your repayments if you\u2019re facing financial hardship or an emergency.<\/li><li><b>Lower overall cost.<\/b> The shorter terms mean that you\u2019ll pay less interest over the full length of the loan.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Mortgages<\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><b>Secured.<\/b> Because the loan is secured with your property, lenders are more likely to offer a low APR.<\/li><li><b>Prequalification.<\/b> You can get prequalified and go house shopping with a clear picture of what you\u2019ll be paying every month.<\/li><li><b>Lower monthly repayments.<\/b> Mortgages generally have lower interest rates and longer terms, so your monthly payment is lower.<\/li><li><b>Borrow more.<\/b> You can generally borrow a larger amount than with other credit products.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>What are the drawbacks of personal loans and mortgages?<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Personal loans<\/h4><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><b>Short repayment terms.<\/b> Most lenders have repayment terms lasting 1 to 7 years.<\/li><li><b>Interest rates.<\/b> You\u2019ll likely have a higher interest rate and will need to pay more in interest over the life of your loan.<\/li><li><b>Small loan amounts.<\/b> You\u2019ll generally only be able to borrow between \u00a31,000 to \u00a335,000. Sometimes, you can borrow up to \u00a3100,000 if you have impeccable credit. Otherwise, your funding will be limited.<\/li><li><b>Higher monthly repayments.<\/b> Personal loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms, so your monthly payment is higher.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Mortgages<\/h4><ul class=\"list-13\"><li><b>Foreclosure.<\/b> If you fail to make payments and default on your mortgage, you\u2019ll lose your home in foreclosure.<\/li><li><b>Amount paid.<\/b> Despite low interest rates, mortgage loan amounts tend to be very large. This means that by the end of your repayment period, you\u2019ll likely have paid thousands of pounds in interest alone.<\/li><li><b>Payment fluctuations.<\/b> With a variable rate mortgage, the payments you make can fluctuate with the market.<\/li><li><b>Higher overall cost.<\/b> The longer terms mean that you\u2019ll pay more interest over the full length of the loan.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>Which borrowing option is better suited for me?<\/h3><p>The borrowing option you chose depends on your financial needs. Here are a couple of borrower scenarios. Each example is looking for the best option for them, but each would benefit from something a little different.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h4>Example: The cash-poor home improvers<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sml-image-center lazyload alignright wp-image-1570771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/ukfpl-middle-aged-couple-220-214.png\" alt=\"a couple wants to redo the kitchen.\" width=\"220\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/ukfpl-middle-aged-couple-220-214.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/ukfpl-middle-aged-couple-220-214.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/ukfpl-middle-aged-couple-220-214.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/11\/ukfpl-middle-aged-couple-220-214.png?fit=660 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" loading=\"lazy\">Margaret and John are a middle-aged couple. They have 10 years and \u00a3100,000 outstanding on their mortgage, over \u00a3200,000 of equity and want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\/30000-loan\">\u00a330,000<\/a> to convert their loft. <\/p><p>Margaret and John opted to <strong>remortgage<\/strong> <\/p><p><strong>Why:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong>They can easily get approved.<\/strong> Because the loan is secured on their property with a relatively low LTV (loan to value), lenders are more likely to approve them for the mortgage and to offer a decent interest rate.<\/li><li><strong>They can keep the monthly repayments affordable.<\/strong> Remortgaging to a lower interest rate and the longer term will keep their monthly repayments within what they can afford.<\/li><li><strong>The overall cost works out less.<\/strong> The total amount of interest they would pay by remortgaging, plus the mortgage\u2019s product fee, works out to be less than the interest they would pay on a separate mortgage and loan.<\/li><\/ul><p><small><strong>* This is a fictional, but realistic, example.<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h4>Example: The generous father<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sml-image-center lazyload alignright wp-image-1570818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/08\/Refinancer.jpg\" alt=\"This man wants to buy a car.\" width=\"220\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/08\/Refinancer.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/08\/Refinancer.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/08\/Refinancer.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-au\/wp-uploads\/2018\/08\/Refinancer.jpg?fit=660 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" loading=\"lazy\"><br>Matthew is paying off a \u00a3250,000 mortgage with 20 years remaining. He has \u00a3100,000 of equity and good credit. He needs \u00a37,500 to buy his daughter a second-hand car.<\/p><p>Matthew opted to take out a <strong>5-year fixed-rate personal loan<\/strong> <\/p><p><strong>Why:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"list-10\"><li><strong>He can easily get approved.<\/strong> With good credit, and because he is asking for a smaller sum, Matthew has a good chance of being approved for a competitive fixed-rate loan.<\/li><li><strong>He can keep the monthly repayments affordable.<\/strong> Matthew can afford the higher monthly outgoing over the next 5 years.<\/li><li><strong>The overall cost works out less.<\/strong> The total amount of interest he would pay on the 5-year loan works out to be less than the additional interest and fees he would incur by remortgaging.<\/li><\/ul><p><small><strong>* This is a fictional, but realistic, example.<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/article><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Using a personal loan as a down payment<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            While it\u2019s theoretically possible to take out a personal loan and use that towards a down payment to secure a larger loan, most lenders prohibit this. Even if you are granted the loan, chances are that the mortgage provider will reject your mortgage application.<p>In the event that you are somehow granted a mortgage, you should understand that you are essentially taking out 2 loans. Personal loans have much higher interest rates and you\u2019ll have to repay this loan while also making repayments on your mortgage. The slightest change in your financial circumstances can potentially bury you under a mountain of debt. It\u2019s far better to avoid such a risk.\n        <\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/arrow-link\\\/prod\\\/arrow-link.b54cdc282fcfbd8bdad2.css\"]}<\/script><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Personal loans can be good for borrowing relatively small amounts over a short period and paying less interest overall. Remortgaging offers you the flexibility to borrow larger amounts for major expenditures and spreads the cost over a longer time. Before you make any big financial commitments, you should talk with a financial adviser and compare your options. Whichever you choose, have your finances in order and understand the full impact of each type of loan when you apply.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are there alternatives to personal loans and remortgaging?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. If you\u2019re happy with your current mortgage but need a loan for home improvements or other big expenses, you might want to consider a home equity loan or line of credit instead. These options are like personal loans, except your repayment period is spread out over 5 to 30 years, rather than a personal loan\u2019s average of 1 to 5. A home equity loan is also secured against your house, meaning the interest rates can be lower than those for personal loans.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do I need good credit to remortgage?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Remortgaging is only beneficial if your credit has improved since you took out your current mortgage. It\u2019ll help you get a better interest rate and lower your monthly repayments. If your credit score has worsened, it\u2019s best to stick with the mortgage you have until it improves. <\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What documentation do I need to get a remortgage?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">When applying for a remortgage, you\u2019re going to need all the same documents that were required when you first applied for the original mortgage. This usually includes 2 forms of government-issued ID, your last 3 months of payslips, bank statements and proof that you have the funds for closing costs.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a personal loan to pay off my mortgage?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>In many instances, you can get a personal loan to pay off your mortgage. For example, you have less than \u00a350,000 outstanding on your mortgage and you want to pay it off sooner. Keep in mind that this could mean higher monthly repayments, as the interest rate on the personal loan will generally be higher than on your mortgage. Be sure to evaluate the APR and the final cost of both loans before making a decision to pay off your mortgage with a personal loan.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. The terms \"best\", \"top\", \"cheap\" (and variations of these) aren't ratings, though we always explain what's great about a product when we highlight it. This is subject to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/terms-of-use\" class=\"fin-text-navy\">terms of use<\/a>. 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