Remortgage is the process of paying off one mortgage with the proceeds from a fresh mortgage using the same property as collateral primarily to secure a more favorable interest rate from another lender. The reasons for remortgaging may be many, like reducing the size of repayments, to raise capital or to consolidate other debts.

Merely switching from one product to another with the same lender is not a remortgage but it is the removal of one legal charge over a property and its substitution with another from a new lender.

People having a costly and unsuitable existing mortgage with a poor credit history can go in for remortgage thus getting a better interest rate and lower repayment than the existing one. This helps to save lot money over the term as well as on a monthly basis. Regular monitoring of the credit report and any improvements will give an indication of the most suitable time to apply for remortgage. Interest rates on bad credit remortgages are higher than average and vary from one lender to another. Therefore it is advisable to compare a number of mortgage rates to find a suitable interest rate and payment. This can be achieved through online to save a lot of time, tension and energy.

Sources that offer remortgage are banks, building societies, individual lenders and mortgage brokers. A wide variety of remortgage products are available like fixed rates, capped rates, cash backs, flexible, discounts etc.

Remortgaging usually involves certain costs like application fee, solicitor's fee, surveyor fees, redemption fee of the older mortgage and broker fee. Whatever be the type of mortgage the buyer should be aware of the interest rate and the period in case of a fixed or capped rate. Variable rates vary over time and therefore in case of a discount, standard variable rate has to be paid. Annual percentage rates reflect the cost of the loan and helps in comparing different deals. Remortgages can be done as many times as possible as long as it saves money. In a remortgage, there are restrictions on the amount that can be had depending on the purpose for which it is intended.

The basic difference between a remortgage and a refinance is that a remortgage is accepting a loan from a new lender where as a refinance can be provided by the existing lender or the new mortgage provider. Mortgaging can also serve to release equity in the borrowers home, which is the difference between the market value of a home and the amount the borrower still owes.

The procedure for obtaining a mortgage is fairly simple and the paper work involves proof of income, debts and expenditure. Although remortgage can be successfully accomplished in four to six weeks' time, the duration may vary depending upon other lender and specific circumstances surrounding the property.