Discounted mortgages for a first mortgage
Discounted mortgages are often recommended to those who are keen reduce their initial payments, as low as possible.
Often classed ideal solutions for a first mortgage or someone who's income isn't particularly high, and they wish to have some spare cash, for decoration, home improvements, or furnishings.
You can get a discount mortgage lasting from six months up to about five years. The shorter the period of the discount, the greater the discounted rate.
Potential redemption penalties
One should always find out about potential redemption penalties after the discounted period has ended. If not, it may benefit you to wait until the end of the discount period then move to another discounted mortgage. If you do nothing after the pre-determined discount period, you will go back to the standard variable rate.
Discounted rate mortgages are no different to any other sales promotion offered by a retailer. They are allowing you to buy the same product but at a discounted price, so as to ensure your custom.