This is when the terms of the original mortgage are renegotiated, and usually means that the borrower increases the amount that they are borrowing, which is often possible due to a rise in the value of the property. A re-mortgage may allow the homeowner to repay other debts such as personal loans or credit cards.
Re-mortgaging may involve getting a better deal from your current lender, or it may mean changing lenders if a rival is offering a more competitive rate. The re-mortgage usually will involve a fresh survey of the property taking place, and an updated valuation of the property, which will take in to account any changes in value due to home improvements, or due fluctuations in the local or national property market.
If you choose to re-mortgage and pay off your debts, this can be a good idea as the interest rates on a mortgage a less than that of loan.
To get a full glossary of mortgage terms, give one of our specialist advisors a call. They will also asses your options and see if a re-mortgage is the suited method to free you from a debt situation.