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How can I compare a mortgage with cashback against one with a lower interest rate?

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Compare total repayment plus fees over a common fixed horizon, subtract genuine cashback and include break fees and refinancing assumptions.

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What is a safe starting point for comparing a mortgage with cashback against one with a lower interest rate?

Compare total repayment plus fees over a common fixed horizon, subtract genuine cashback and include break fees and refinancing assumptions.