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Mortgage Glossary Letter "B"

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

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Base Rate

This is the minimum rate at which banks are prepared to lend money. The base rate of high street banks follows signals from the Bank of England, and the rate acts as a benchmark for other interest rates including mortgages.
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Beneficial Owner

Your lender might add extra costs to your mortgage – these may include indemnity, administration or arrangement fees. Your agreement might state that these are ‘added to loan’ – they’re part of the mortgage amount you must pay back, with interest.
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Booking Fee

This is another term that describes an administration or arrangement fee.
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