
📌 30-Second Summary
Should you switch from variable to fixed in 2025?
Current situation:
- Euribor: ~3.5%
- Best fixed rates: 2.8-3.2%
- Switching cost: €500-2,000
Who benefits:
- Those with Euribor + >0.80%
- Mortgages with >15 years remaining
- Those seeking payment stability
Key: Run the numbers. A 0.5% difference can save you €15,000 over the remaining term of a €150,000 mortgage.
When Does It Make Sense to Switch?
Favorable scenarios:
✅ You should switch if:
- Your variable rate is Euribor + 1% or more
- You have >10 years remaining
- Fixed rates are <0.5% higher than your variable
- You value payment stability
❌ Don't switch if:
- You have <5 years remaining
- Your spread is very low (Euribor + 0.40%)
- Switching costs exceed 2 years of savings
Real example:
- Current mortgage: €150,000, 20 years remaining
- Current rate: Euribor (3.5%) + 0.9% = 4.4%
- New fixed rate: 3.0%
- Monthly saving: €150
- Total saving: €36,000
