Savings
First-time buyers can "Save To Buy" with Nationwide
Nationwide is to launch Save to Buy - an account for first-time buyers to save regularly towards their deposit that also enables them to apply for a Nationwide mortgage with a lower deposit of 5% (95% LTV). The account will be available from 6 May 2011.
Santander fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4.01 per cent
Santander has launched its latest range of fixed rate bonds which includes a highly competitive three year fixed rate paying 4.01 per cent gross AER.
A third of Brits predict a summer rate rise
As speculation about interest rate rises continues, new research by Lloyds TSB shows a third (32%) of Brits predict interest rates will rise this summer, with almost a fifth (18%) expecting to see an increase in July.
Northern Rock launches new issue of easy access online saver
Northern Rock has launched a new issue of its easy access savings account for customers wishing to manage their funds exclusively online. e-saver (Issue 5) is available from today (Thursday 28th April 2011) and pays 3.01% gross*/AER** pa.
Value of money declines by 94 per cent over the past 50 years
The value of money has fallen by 94 per cent over the last 50 years, according to research from BM Savings.
Couples get wedding saving savvy
Today's engaged couples are taking greater financial control over their wedding. With nearly two thirds (61%) footing the majority of the costs themselves, they are saving more and spending less ahead of their big day, according to research from Tesco Bank.
Principality Charity Bond to benefit Wales Air Ambulance
Wales' largest building society, Principality, is celebrating its support for the life-saving Wales Air Ambulance emergency service with the launch of its first Charity Bond.
Newcastle Building Society’s Premier Bond offers 4.4%
Newcastle Building Society’s Premier Bond at 4.4% (on interest paid annually) now offers savers the chance to access their cash penalty free, subject to a notice period, making it one of the most competitive deals in the marketplace.
Barnsley Building Society launches new online savings bonds
Barnsley Building Society is adding to its portfolio for online savers, with two new bonds offering competitive savings rates.
Northern Rock launches new issue of Save Up accounts
Northern Rock has launched the second issue of its Save Up Savings accounts for customers who want easy access to their funds, but don’t want to compromise on the interest they’ll receive.
3pm on a Tuesday is the nation’s time to save
Forget watching ‘Countdown' or ‘Deal or No Deal,' the nation is busy opening online savings accounts between 3 and 4pm on a Tuesday, according to research from BM Savings.
The Newcastle launches two new savings products
Two new savings products have been launched by Newcastle Building Society (NBS) in a bid to continue to offer value and choice to the UK savings market.
Yorkshire two-year fixed rate savings bond paying 3.95%
Yorkshire Building Society is set to launch a new two-year fixed rate bond paying 3.95% gross/AER.
Principality e-Saver Issue 4 account
Principality Building Society has launched its new online variable rate e-SAVER Issue 4 account, which offers a market-leading rate of 2.85% AER.
Northern Rock launches improved E-bonds
Northern Rock has launched two new improved issues of its online fixed rate e-bond account, providing competitive interest rates for those savers who wish to operate their accounts online. E-bond (Issues 7 and 8) will be available from today (Thursday, 14 April).