What is a tracker mortgage?

A tracker mortgage is a mortgage with a variable rate that tracks or follows the Bank of England base rate.
When the base rate goes down
Your interest rate could go down.
Your monthly repayment may go down.
When the base rate goes up
Your interest rate will go up.
Your monthly repayment may go up.
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How to get a tracker mortgage

Number 1

Get a Decision in Principle (DIP)

Get a Decision in Principle (DIP) to find out how much you could borrow. Choose how to get a DIP below.

You may need a DIP to make an offer on a home.  
Number 2

Apply for a mortgage

Complete a full application online or over the phone. 

If you have less than 10% deposit, you'll need to apply over the phone. 
Number 3

Get your mortgage offer

We'll value your home and check your credit history. Then we'll be in touch within 15 working days.
Number 4

Complete

Once the legal work is complete, you’ll exchange contracts if you’re moving home. Or you’ll move to your new mortgage deal if you’re switching.

Get a Decision in Principle

Apply online

Instant decision
Valid for 90 days
Doesn't affect your credit score
Find out if you can apply online and start our 10 minute application.

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Talk to our mortgage specialists.
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More about tracker mortgages

Find more about tracker mortgage in our helpful guide, including:
How do tracker mortgages work?
Benefits of tracker mortgages.
Things to consider with tracker mortgages.
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Is a tracker mortgage right for me?
If you can be flexible about monthly payments going up or down, a tracker might be right for you.
You could benefit from monthly payments going down if the interest rate goes down.
Our tracker mortgages don’t have early repayment charges. 
Things to consider with a tracker mortgage
Interest rates and monthly payments will go up if the Bank of England base rate goes up.
Many tracker mortgages have a collar. This is a limit on how low the interest rate can go. Once you’ve reached the collar, your interest rate won’t go down, even if the Bank of England base rate goes down.
Other fees and charges will apply, and you’ll need to meet our lending criteria.
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How much can I borrow?

Our borrowing calculator can tell you how much we may be able to lend to you.
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