Leeds Building Society Mortgage Product Transfer Advice
If your Leeds Building Society deal is coming to an end, we will review what Leeds can offer you alongside rates from over 90 other lenders and give you a recommendation based on your circumstances. For a straightforward rate switch, we charge no client fee.
Why use Aspect Mortgages for your Leeds product transfer?
Advice, not just information. We recommend the right option for you. Leeds Building Society can only show you their own rates.
Whole market comparison. We check 90+ lenders before recommending you stay with Leeds.
No fee for a like-for-like rate switch. Straightforward advice at no cost to you.
We lock in your rate early. Leeds opens its booking window six months ahead. We act as soon as you are eligible.
We sense-check rates before completion. A few weeks before your new deal starts, we review the latest rates to make sure you are still on the best available option.
We look after you for life. We will remind you before every future deal end date so you never drift onto the Standard Variable Rate.
How does a Leeds Building Society product transfer work?
When your current Leeds Building Society deal ends, you will be offered a new rate from their existing member range. No solicitor is needed, no property valuation is required and, for a like-for-like switch, no new credit check or affordability assessment takes place.
The booking window is 180 days. Leeds Building Society has one of the most generous rate switch windows in the market, allowing you to lock in a new deal up to six months before your current product expires. Most lenders open their window at three or four months. Leeds's six-month window gives considerably more time to compare options, secure a rate and still have the flexibility to review it again before completion. We recommend speaking to us around four to six months before your deal ends to make the most of this.
Leeds requires an advised service through intermediaries. Unlike some lenders where you can choose between advised and non-advised routes, Leeds Building Society requires that residential rate switch applications submitted through mortgage intermediaries are provided on an advised basis. This means when you come to us for a Leeds product transfer, we are giving you a formal recommendation rather than simply processing paperwork. For buy-to-let customers, a non-advised execution-only route is available.
No credit check for a standard rate switch. Leeds does not carry out a new credit or affordability assessment for existing borrowers switching rates on the same terms, provided the mortgage is not in arrears. Changes to your financial circumstances since you took out the mortgage do not affect your eligibility for a like-for-like switch.
The eight working day deadline. If you need a rate switch to take effect from the first of a given month, the application must be submitted at least eight full working days before the end of the preceding month. Missing this window means the switch does not complete until the first of the following month, which could leave you on the Standard Variable Rate unnecessarily. We manage the timing carefully to avoid this.
If your deal has already ended, you will be on Leeds Building Society's Standard Variable Rate, which is significantly higher than their fixed rate range. There are no early repayment charges on the SVR, so you can switch at any time. Acting promptly limits the time spent on the higher rate.
Use our repayment calculator to see what a new rate could mean for your monthly payments before we speak.
For many homeowners, particularly those in unstable financial circumstances or with limited equity, a product transfer can be the most practical and cost-efficient option. But it is not automatically the right choice, which is why it is worth speaking to an adviser about your options.
What if you want to make changes at the same time?
A standard Leeds rate switch covers a like-for-like switch with no changes to loan amount, term or repayment method. The following changes cannot be made through the standard online rate switch process and will require a different route:
Changing your mortgage term or repayment method takes the application outside the standard rate switch route. If a term change is needed, the customer would need to contact Leeds directly, or we can assess whether remortgaging to a new lender would give better overall terms at the same time.
Additional borrowing is handled as a separate application through Mortgage Hub and cannot be combined with a rate switch in the same submission. The additional borrowing application goes through full underwriting. Both applications can run alongside each other but are processed independently.
Making a capital repayment that exceeds the existing overpayment allowance at the same time as a rate switch also requires direct contact with Leeds before the rate switch proceeds.
Adding or removing a borrower and other structural changes require a full application and fall outside the rate switch process entirely.
Where structural changes are involved, it is worth considering whether remortgaging to a new lender might offer better terms overall. We charge a fee of £495 for advice on applications involving structural changes and will always make this clear before you commit to anything.
Leeds Building Society Product Transfer vs Remortgage
Leeds Building Society stands out for the length of its booking window and the cashback it offers on rate switches, both of which are unusual in the current market. The advised-only intermediary requirement also means that anyone coming through a broker gets a formal recommendation, not just a rate selection tool.
As with any lender, the right question is whether Leeds's rate is the best available across the whole market. We have access to over 90 lenders. Sometimes staying with Leeds is the right answer. Sometimes a remortgage to a new lender will offer a better overall deal, particularly if your equity position has improved or your circumstances have changed since you originally took out the mortgage. We will compare both and give you a straight recommendation.
We do not charge a fee for a like-for-like rate switch. Our standard advice fee of £495 applies when structural changes are involved.
Not sure whether a product transfer or a remortgage is the right move? Our guide to fixed vs tracker mortgages can also help if you are deciding which type of rate to take. We cover the full range of mortgage options and can talk you through the numbers at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do a Leeds Building Society product transfer through a broker?
Yes. Leeds Building Society accepts rate switch applications from registered mortgage intermediaries through their Mortgage Hub portal. Leeds requires intermediaries to provide an advised sales service for residential rate switches, which means going through us gives you a formal recommendation rather than simply an information service. We handle the application, compare Leeds rates against the wider market, and give you a clear recommendation before anything is submitted.
When can I start looking at Leeds Building Society product transfer rates?
Leeds Building Society has one of the most generous booking windows in the market, opening its rate switch window 180 days (six months) before your current deal expires. This gives considerably more time to lock in a rate than most other lenders offer. We recommend speaking to us around four to six months before your deal ends. If your deal has already ended and you are on the Standard Variable Rate, you can apply to switch at any time.
Does Leeds Building Society carry out a credit check for a product transfer?
No, not for a standard like-for-like rate switch. Leeds does not carry out a new credit or affordability assessment for existing borrowers switching rates on the same terms, provided the mortgage is not in arrears. Changes to your financial circumstances since you took out the mortgage do not affect your eligibility for a like-for-like switch.
Does Leeds Building Society offer any incentives on a rate switch?
Leeds Building Society has previously offered cashback to existing customers completing a rate switch, and their intermediary pages are worth checking for any current incentives when your deal end is approaching. We will always factor in any cashback or incentive offers when comparing the overall cost of staying with Leeds against switching to a new lender, so nothing gets overlooked in the advice.
Is there a deadline for submitting a Leeds rate switch application?
Yes. If you need a rate switch to take effect from the first of a given month, the application must be submitted at least eight full working days before the end of the preceding month. Missing this window means the switch does not complete until the first of the following month. We manage the timing to make sure this does not happen.
Can I change my mortgage term as part of a Leeds rate switch?
Not through the standard online rate switch process. Changes to your term, repayment method, loan amount or borrowers on the mortgage cannot be made through the same submission as a rate switch. If a term change is needed at the same time, the customer would need to contact Leeds directly, or we can assess whether remortgaging to a new lender would be the better route overall.
Can I borrow more at the same time as a Leeds rate switch?
Additional borrowing is handled as a separate application and cannot be combined with a rate switch in the same submission. Both applications can be submitted through Mortgage Hub and run alongside each other, but they are processed independently and full underwriting applies to the borrowing element.
What other mortgage services does Aspect Mortgages offer?
As well as product transfers, we advise on remortgages, first time buyer mortgages, home mover mortgages and buy-to-let mortgages. We also have specialist advisers for self-employed applicants, contractors and professionals. See the full range of mortgage services we offer.
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