Switching deal

Switch your current Chelsea mortgage to a new rate

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Find your next Chelsea mortgage deal

If your Chelsea mortgage deal is coming to an end, it's easy to switch to a new rate with us.

 

Staying with us means there's no need to apply again for your mortgage, no affordability checks and no legal costs to pay.

Secure your new rate up to 90 days before your current one ends.
Switch your deal online or over the phone.
Get free advice from our mortgage experts if you need it.
On our Standard Variable Rate (SVR)? Follow our SVR options guide instead.
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See what rates we can offer you

Log in with your mortgage number to check your current deal and see the new rates available to you.

 

You'll find your mortgage number on any letter we've sent about your mortgage.

 

Viewing your deals doesn't commit you to anything. But if you find one you like, you can continue to switch online or call us for advice.

Things to know before choosing a deal

Your new deal will start when your current one ends. You can start it earlier, but you'd need to pay early repayment charges.

 

Once your new deal is agreed, you would only be able to change it if we introduce a lower rate on the same terms before your deal starts.

Check you're eligible

If you have a joint mortgage, you must have permission from the other person to switch rate.
You'll need to be up to date with your mortgage payments, or no more than one month behind.
The balance of the mortgage you're switching must be more than £3,000.

Ways to switch

If you're comfortable choosing your deal without advice, you can switch online. If you need advice or you just prefer to call, you can switch over the phone.

 

Switching your mortgage deal is a big decision. Find out if advice would be right for you.

Switch online without advice

Ready to switch? You can select your new deal in just a few minutes online. You won't receive any advice from us.

 

You can switch online if:

You're confident choosing a mortgage deal that meets your needs.
You have a repayment mortgage, not interest-only.
You don't want to make any other changes to your mortgage.

Speak to our mortgage team

If you'd rather call us, our expert team can take you through the available deals. You can choose whether or not you'd like our advice.

 

You'll need to call us if:

You want help understanding your options.
You want to borrow more.
You want to change term or repayment type.
You want to make an overpayment before you switch.
You have an interest-only mortgage.

To discuss a mortgage on your home, call:

For buy-to-let mortgages, call:

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Saturday 9am - 1pm
Calls to 03 numbers are charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers from all phones.

What happens after you choose your new deal

Once you've chosen and agreed your new deal, we'll send you a letter to confirm when the new rate will start. We'll also confirm your new monthly payments.

If the interest rate drops after you choose your deal

Once you've accepted your new rate, the only time you would be able to change it is if we reduce the interest rate on the exact deal you've chosen, before your new rate starts.

 

This option is not available if you're switching from our Standard Variable Rate (SVR).

 

Here's an example of a change you could make:

Your chosen deal: 2-year fixed rate at 75% LTV, with £0 fee and 10% overpayment allowance, at 6.99%. 
Deal you could change to: 2-year fixed rate at 75% LTV, with £0 fee and 10% overpayment allowance, at 6.49%.
You are able to switch to the lower rate, as only the interest rate has changed.
You can switch as many times as you like up to two weeks before your deal starts. Keep an eye on our rates, as it's up to you to check for new deals and ask to change.

What happens if you don't switch

If you don't switch to a new deal when your current one ends, you'll move onto our Standard Variable Rate (SVR). Our SVR is currently 6.74%.
Your mortgage payments are likely to be higher than they are now.
You can make unlimited overpayments.
You can pay off your mortgage early without any Early Repayment Charges (ERC).
You might also go onto SVR if you leave it to the last few days of your deal to switch. It takes about a week to process a switch, so you might briefly go onto our SVR before your new rate starts.

Call us

Chat to our mortgage specialists about your options.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Saturday 9am - 1pm
Calls to 03 numbers are charged at the same rate as 01 and 02 numbers from all phones.

Worried about your new payments?

Interest rates have risen in recent years. If you're coming to the end of a low-interest deal, your payments might increase when you switch.

 

If you're worried about affording your new payments, we are here to help.

Switching your mortgage deal

There are two ways you can apply to switch your mortgage deal with Chelsea Building Society:
Without advice - online.
With advice - over the phone.

Without advice - online (execution only)

If you apply to switch your mortgage deal without advice, online, it's known as an 'execution only' application. It’s designed for customers who have a good understanding of the mortgage application process and can be confident they will be able to choose a product that’s suitable for their needs.
It does mean that you won't receive advice on your mortgage switching application. But if you change your mind and decide you'd like some advice, you can swap how you apply from online to over the phone.
Please note that if you have previously spoken to us over the phone about this application and decide to proceed with your own choice by applying online, then any advice we have given you will no longer apply.
Before applying to switch your deal online, you must be aware of:
The product you wish to apply for including the interest rate and its term.
Interest rate type e.g. fixed, or variable.
The early repayment charges associated with the product.
The price or value of the property you are looking to purchase or remortgage.
The loan amount you want to borrow.
The length of term required.
Remember...
You should be comfortable choosing the right mortgage without our advice.
We won’t advise if the mortgage you select is the right choice for your needs, which means that you’ll be giving up the benefits of Financial Conduct Authority protection on mortgage suitability.
We'll still assess whether you can afford the mortgage.
If you're unsure about any of the above, switching your mortgage deal with advice may be more suitable for you.

With advice - over the phone

A mortgage is likely to be the largest financial commitment you make in your life, therefore you may benefit from speaking to one of our mortgage advisers over the phone.
A mortgage adviser will be able to review your incomings and outgoings and make a suitable mortgage term and product recommendation to suit your individual needs.
An adviser will be able to provide guidance on the following, amongst other points depending on your circumstances and needs:
Mortgage term.
The interest rate on your chosen mortgage deal vs the product fee you may have to pay for selected deals where the interest rate is lower.
The affordability of the loan.
If a fixed or variable rate would best suit your circumstances.