first direct launches 3 best in class mortgages

first direct, recent winner of the Consumer Moneyfacts Remortgage Buyers' Choice award, will launch three market-leading mortgages on Friday 15 March 2013.  Borrowers with a 35% deposit or equity will be able to take advantage of the new rates which include both repayment and offset products.
 
The move by the direct bank comes as mortgage rates reach unprecedented low levels.
 
Andy Forbes, Head of Retail Products at first direct commented:  "Over the last month we have seen competition increase in the mortgage market.  In particular our five year fixed rates have been extremely popular.  In response to this demand we have lowered the rates on many of our five year fixed rates, to ensure our customers have access to our most competitive rates."