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Interest-only mortgage expiring with no way to repay

Mortgage term ending

Your interest-only mortgage is ending and the lump sum feels impossible. There is a way through this.

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Why this happens to good people

You've paid your mortgage faithfully for 20 or 25 years. Now your lender says you owe the full balance in one go - and you don't have it. You're not alone. There are 1.67 million interest-only mortgages in the UK set to mature by 2032, and thousands of homeowners are facing exactly what you're facing right now. The good news: you have more options than your lender is telling you, and you don't have to lose your home or sell at a fraction of what it's worth.

Interest-only mortgages were sold for decades with a simple promise: pay the interest each month, then pay off the capital at the end. But life doesn't stand still for 25 years. Endowment policies fell short. Investments didn't perform. Illness, redundancy, divorce, or retirement changed everything. The mortgage was always affordable - until now. Your lender may already be sending letters about repossession. That doesn't mean repossession is inevitable. Since 1998, we've helped hundreds of homeowners in this exact position find a way forward - often when they thought there was none.

What your lender won't tell you

Most lenders will present two options: pay the balance or sell. Some will offer a short extension or switch to a repayment mortgage at rates you can't afford. What they won't do is sit down and work out what's actually best for you. That's where we come in. We look at the full picture, your property, your equity, your income, your age, your plans and we find solutions that work for you and your money. We've helped people remortgage properties that other brokers said were unmortgageable. We've arranged cash advances so people could clear arrears and buy time. Every situation is different, and we treat it that way.

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How we help - step by step

First, we listen. A free, confidential phone call where you tell us what's happening - no pressure, no obligation. Then our team reviews your situation properly. We look at your property value, your outstanding balance, your income, and what matters most to you. Within days, not weeks, we come back to you with real options laid out in plain English. You choose what works for you. We handle the rest.

Our clients pay nothing upfront. Where we arrange a sale, our fee is a share of the sale price, usually 10% to 15%, taken from the proceeds at completion and agreed in writing before you go ahead. We've been doing this since 1998, and our team has over 50 years of combined experience in property, law, and finance.

Options we can help you explore

Remortgage to a new lender

Even if you've been turned down before, we work with specialist lenders who consider cases others won't, including older borrowers and unusual properties.

Negotiate a term extension

Your current lender may agree to extend your mortgage term, giving you more time to arrange a proper solution without the threat of repossession.

Equity release or lifetime mortgage

If you're over 55, you may be able to release equity from your home to clear the balance, staying in your property with no monthly payments.

Managed sale at full market value

If selling is the right move, we make sure you get what your home is actually worth, not the 75% that cash buyers offer. We cover costs and can arrange short-term cash advances while the sale completes.

Part-and-part arrangements

Sometimes the answer is a combination, paying part of the balance while restructuring the rest. We work out the numbers and put the plan in place.

How it works

  1. Calling Faster Property Solutions 1

    Call us

    Tell us about your situation. Our freephone lines are open 24/7 and you'll speak to a real person, not a machine.

  2. An adviser listening to a homeowner 2

    We listen

    Your dedicated adviser will understand your full situation and explain every option available to you.

  3. Our team working on your case 3

    We act

    We move fast. Whether it's stopping a repossession or clearing debt, we handle everything on your behalf.

  4. A reassuring hand held in support 4

    You're safe

    Your home is protected, your debts are cleared, and you can move forward with peace of mind.

What our clients say

Before I got in touch with Faster Property Solutions, I was way behind on payments on our mortgage and in debt. I was no longer working due to health issues, I saw the advert on TV. I had initially tried to get help through my mortgage company, but they...
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SeanDagenham, Essex
I found myself in serious debt and, despite my best efforts to resolve it, the situation continued to worsen until I was facing repossession. After seeing an FPS advertisement in the paper, I decided to make contact, and from the very first call I felt...
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PatWest Sussex
I was really struggling with my finances and couldn’t keep up with my arrears or mortgage payments. Faster Property Solutions came out to meet me and talk through what could be done, and they honestly took a lot of the stress away. I didn’t have to pay...
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OlaWelling, SE London

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Still have questions? Call our friendly team on 0800 324 7949 or get in touch and we will call you back.

My interest-only mortgage is ending and I cannot repay the capital - what are my options?

You have several options including remortgaging, extending your term, equity release, a part-and-part arrangement, or a managed sale at full market value. We help you understand which one works best for your situation.

Will my lender repossess my home when the mortgage term ends?

Not if you act now. Lenders must follow a process before repossession, and we can step in at any stage to stop it. We pay arrears within 24 hours and work with all major UK lenders.

Can I stay in my home even if I cannot repay my mortgage?

Potentially, yes. Options like term extensions, remortgaging, or equity release can allow you to stay. We assess your situation and present every realistic option before considering a sale.

How common is this problem?

Very common. Around 1.67 million interest-only mortgages are set to mature by 2032. You are not alone, and there are well-established solutions available.

If I do need to sell, how quickly can it happen?

We can exchange contracts within 24 hours and complete a cash sale in 7 to 10 days. There is nothing to pay upfront, your home is sold at full market value, and our fee, usually 10% to 15% of the sale price, is paid from the proceeds at completion.

Ready to take the first step?

Your lender's deadline is real, but it's not the end of the story. The sooner you call, the more options you have. One phone call today could change everything. It's free, it's confidential, and there's no obligation.

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