Tag: Santander
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Mortgage Rate Reductions from Leeds, Bank of Ireland
Leeds Building Society and Bank of Ireland are slashing their mortgage rates. These cuts will take effect today. Bank of Ireland is offering cheaper rates on its popular ‘Bespoke’ mortgages for those borrowing 75% to 90% of their property’s value. This means you could save money whether you’re buying your first home or remortgaging an…
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Santander Slashes Mortgage Rates!
Santander is the latest bank to announce big cuts to mortgage rates, following similar moves by rivals HSBC, Barclays and NatWest. From tomorrow, Santander will be reducing a number of fixed-rate deals for both new and existing customers by as much as 0.32 percentage points. This applies to both residential mortgages and buy-to-let deals. These…
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Martin Lewis Mortgage Warning – Halifax & Lloyds Cut Rate Lock-in Period!
Homeowners with Halifax and Lloyds mortgages are being urged to act fast as the banks cut their rate lock-in window by a third. This means borrowers will only be able to secure a new mortgage rate four months before their current deal ends, down from six months previously. This change could leave homeowners with less…
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NatWest Launches New Low Mortgage Rates – Is Now the Time to Fix?
Homebuyers and those looking to remortgage could bag a bargain thanks to NatWest slashing mortgage rates. The bank is battling to offer customers the lowest rates on the market, and from tomorrow (13th August), new customers will be able to get a five-year fixed rate mortgage at just 4.68% This market-leading rate requires a 10%…
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First-Time Buyers Feel the Pinch as Lenders Fail to Pass on Interest Rate Cuts
While interest rates on mortgages have been dropping this summer, first-time buyers with small deposits aren’t seeing the benefits. This is according to consumer group Which?, who found that lenders are offering significantly smaller rate reductions to those with the smallest deposits. For example, between July 1st and August 8th, the best five-year fixed-rate mortgage…
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HSBC Launches New Sub-4% Mortgage Deal – Is This the Start of a Price War?
Homebuyers and those looking to remortgage could be in for a treat as HSBC has shaken up the market by launching an incredibly low mortgage rate – but you’ll need a big deposit to qualify. The banking giant has unveiled a market-leading five-year fixed-rate mortgage at just 3.95%, undercutting rivals NatWest and Nationwide who launched…
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HSBC, TSB and Others Announce Mortgage Rate Cuts!
HSBC has slashed its tracker mortgage rates to reflect the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut the base rate. Other lenders are following suit, offering cheaper deals to homeowners and those looking to buy. Last week, the Bank of England lowered the base rate by 0.25% to 5%. This was the first reduction since…
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Cheaper Mortgages on the Way – But Should You Wait for a Better Deal?
Mortgage rates are finally falling. But how low will they go, and is it worth waiting for an even better deal? After months of rising costs, there’s finally some relief in sight for mortgage holders. The recent Bank of England base rate cut to 5% has triggered a wave of reductions from major lenders like…
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Mortgage Rates Tumble as Big Banks Pass on Base Rate Cut!
Several big banks have slashed their mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate to 5%. This is a welcome relief for borrowers who have been hit hard by rising interest rates in recent months. Coventry Building Society, Santander, Virgin Money, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank cut rates. The Bank of…
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More Mortgage Rate Cuts Coming Tomorrow
Good news for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage – mortgage rates are plummeting! Accord and NatWest are the latest lenders to announce big cuts to their mortgage rates, offering a much-needed boost for borrowers feeling the pinch. From tomorrow, both lenders will be reducing rates across a range of products: Accord NatWest What’s Driving…