2-year vs 5-year fixed — cost scenarios
Shorter fixes can look cheaper on day one but reprice sooner. Longer fixes buy certainty — with longer ERC exposure.
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Illustrative 5-year horizon
- 5-year fix: one set of fees; payment known for five years; ERC may apply if you need to leave early (sale without porting, large overpay, etc.).
- 2-year fix rolled twice: two rounds of product fees / legal costs possible; re-fix risk at year 2 and year 4; shorter ERC windows each time.
Compare total interest + fees over the same horizon with the true cost tool (set comparison years to 5) and sense-check monthly payments with the repayment calculator.
Personal circumstances (moving plans, risk tolerance) often dominate pure cost maths.
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