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As Melanie has said, your first port of call should be with Abbey.
With regard to joint names on the mortgage I think you and hubby need to discuss what you want and take it from there.
If for whatever reason you were not going to be party to a new mortgage deal, whether it is with Abbey or not, then you would probably be advised accordingly to take advice on the legal aspect of that.
Whether you fit Abbey`s lending criteria would become evident when you approach them. I would probably look to approach them 8 weeks before the end of the present fixed rate, ask them whether there are any penalties to move your current mortgage. Hope this helps, Tony
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