Brokers 'must revisit' mortgage books and protection needs before 2017

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With £28bn coming off fixed rates before the end of the year, First Complete and Pink are urging brokers to check their back books and make sure consumers understand their remortgaging options before the end of the year.

The networks also said it was an opportune time for brokers to revisit clients' protection needs.  Meanwhile, borrowers could save "thousands of pounds" by remortgaging. Now is the time for people to review their current mortgage deals and consider remortgaging, especially for those on an SVR or coming to the end of a mortgage term, the companies said.   First Complete and Pink have been campaigning across the country during their mortgage forums in October to encourage brokers to reach out to their clients. Following the recent decision to reduce interest rates to 0.25%, lende...

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