Tag: Nationwide
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Back To The Future! NatWest Revives Sub-4% Mortgage Rates
NatWest is slashing mortgage rates, making it cheaper to get on the property ladder! After a rollercoaster few weeks that saw mortgage rates soar above 4%, NatWest is bringing back sub-4% deals on its five-year fixed-rate mortgages. Just last week, the bank increased its five-year fixed rate to 4.09%, but it’s now offering the same…
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Best Mortgage Rates Amidst Budget Uncertainty
Mortgage rates are creeping up again – just a week before the Government announces its Autumn Budget. Experts think buyers and sellers are getting nervous about what the Chancellor might do. Nobody’s certain what the impact of the Budget will be, which could be making lenders a bit jittery. That means higher rates for borrowers,…
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As Mortgage Rate Rises Return, What Are The Best Deals This Week?
The average UK property is now worth £293,000 – that’s a hefty 1.5% jump in just one month (up to August) and 2.8% higher than a year ago, says the UK House Price Index. This property price rise is probably linked to the fact that mortgage rates have been falling recently, encouraging more people to…
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Family Help Mortgages Could Be Key for First-Time Buyers – What’s Available?
Good news for those struggling to buy their first home! While it’s still tough to save enough, mortgage options for first-time buyers are improving. Katie Brain, from financial experts Defaqto, explains: “We’ve seen a huge increase in first-time buyers relying on help from family members to get a mortgage.” In fact, 57% of first-time buyers…
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House Prices Climb for Third Month Running – Halifax
UK house prices are on the up again! They’ve risen for the third month in a row, with the average price now just shy of the all-time high. But what does this mean for you if you’re thinking of buying or selling? Prices Edge Upwards The average price of a UK home went up by…
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House Prices Rising, Mortgage Rates Falling – Best Deals This Week
The mortgage market is looking good for borrowers this week, with rates tumbling across the board. Banks are slashing their fixed-rate deals, making it cheaper to borrow. This has led to a surge in the number of people getting mortgages approved. This is great news if you’re hoping to buy a home, but there’s a…
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MPowered Cut Mortgage Rates – Lowest Now Just 3.75%
MPowered Mortgages has made cuts to their fixed-rate mortgages. This move comes as lenders are battling it out to offer the best deals to customers. The biggest winner is the three-year fixed-rate deal, which has been slashed to a super-low 3.75% for those borrowing at 60% Loan-to-Value (LTV). That means if you’ve got a 40%…
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House Prices Rise by 3.2% – Nationwide
House prices are heading upwards, with the fastest growth in almost two years. Could this be the comeback the property market has been waiting for? Nationwide’s latest figures reveal that house prices shot up by 0.7% in September alone. This impressive jump means prices are now rising annually at a rate of 3.2% – that’s…
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Mortgage Rates Fall, Help for First-Time Buyers, Best Deals This Week
Mortgage rates have dropped again this week, with some of the biggest names slashing their fixed rates. This means lower monthly payments and a golden opportunity for those looking to get on the property ladder. First-time buyers with a 5% deposit can now secure a five-year fixed-rate mortgage below 5% thanks to Nationwide Building Society.…
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Nationwide Offers 6x Salary Mortgages to First-Time Buyers!
Could this be the boost you need to get on the property ladder? In a major move, Nationwide Building Society has announced it will now lend up to six times income to first-time buyers (FTBs) who choose their five- or ten-year fixed rate mortgages at up to 95% loan-to-value (LTV). This exciting development, part of…