Is getting more money on a mortgage a good way to raise some cash?

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Holly Mackay · Accepted Answer

Hi Louise

Good question! Mortgage interest rates are incredibly low right now but so are loan interest rates. Either way, clearly the important thing is can you afford to pay the loan/mortgage repayments? Quite simply, the only difference remortgaging is that the money is borrowed against the value of your house and will probably be at a slightly lower rate than a loan which is unsecured so your house isn't at risk. Its always nice psychologically to think you have paid off your mortgage but I'd say its six of one and half a dozen of the other and will depend on what you feel more comfortable doing.