Mortgages
HSBC launches lowest ever 7 year fixed rate mortgage at 90% LTV
HSBC has unveiled a new range of competitive mortgages for borrowers with a 10% deposit. The bank is launching the lowest ever 7 year fixed rate mortgage at 90% LTV with a market-leading rate of 4.89% and no fees to pay for home buyers. HSBC is also offering the same rate on 90% LTV fixed rate mortgages for 2, 3 and 5 years.
July mortgage lending and savings up at societies and other mutuals
The increase in mortgage lending by building societies and other mutual lenders continued in July with gross lending of £3.1 billion, up by 44% compared to the same month last year.
Rate reductions for fixed term mortgages from N&P
Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) is now offering some of the most competitive fixed rates for those borrowers looking for a low fee mortgage, following reductions across its mortgage range.
Nationwide updates rates and offers discount to loyal borrowers
Nationwide is making changes to its fixed rates and tracker rate mortgages. NewBuy and four-year fixed rates will remain unchanged.
Free impartial help for property owners hit by mortgage rate rise
Several hundred thousand of Santander mortgage customers have just been alerted to the fact their standard variable mortgage rate (SVR) will rise from 4.24% to 4.74%.
Coventry Building Society launches new residential mortgages
Coventry Building Society has launched a new, market leading range of 85% LTV Residential and Offset mortgages with 2 year fixed rates starting from 4.33%.
Chelsea helps borrowers by cutting rates
Mortgage holders who want the security of knowing the size of their monthly repayments can benefit from rate cuts by Chelsea Building Society.
Leeds launches new 5 year fixed rate mortgage range
Leeds Building Society has unveiled a market leading 5 year fixed rate mortgage at just 3.95% available up to 80% loan to value (LTV).
Number of high LTV mortgage deals falls
The number of mortgages available for first time buyers and borrowers with smaller deposits has fallen significantly over the last year, giving less choice to those trying to get onto the property ladder, according to MoneySupermarket.
Rates reduction make Yorkshire mortgages even better value
Yorkshire Building Society is living up to its reputation for helping to make owning your home more affordable by cutting interest rates on some of its mortgages.
Leeds cuts rate on 2-year fixed rate mortgage
Leeds Building Society has reduced the rate on its 2 year fixed rate mortgage by 0.20% to just 2.95% available up to 75% LTV.
Knock £2,100 off University tuition fees with an offset mortgage
It's the time of year again when parents are preparing their children to fly the nest and head to University.
Borrowers urged to act quick to get the best mortgate rates
Commenting on HSBC's announcement to withdraw its lowest five year fixed rate mortgage deal of 2.99%, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, says:
Barclays reduces mortgage rates
Barclays is lowering some of its popular mortgage rates by up to 0.30 percentage points and introducing a five year fixed rate at 4.89 per cent for those with a smaller deposit of 15 per cent deposit or equity.
The Cambridge raises its Standard Variable Mortgage Rate
The Cambridge Building Society has announced that its Standard Variable Rate (SVR) will increase on both residential and Buy to Let mortgages.