Cash Isas back in fashion as interest rates rise to 5%-plus More savers look set to turn to products that allow them to accumulate cash tax-free The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023
Average standard variable rate mortgage hit record 8.18% in October – Moneyfacts Some borrowers may be stuck or deciding to sit on their revert rate, hoping that fixed rates will fall in the weeks ahead, Moneyfacts said. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Mortgages as low as 3.35 per cent launched to help struggling owner-occupiers – but there’s a catch Skipton Building Society has introduced a range of two-year fixed mortgages to help members at risk of payment difficulties, but they carry a 5 per cent fee. Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023
Skipton Building Society launches mortgages as low as 3.35% to support members Skipton has launched a range of two-year fixed mortgages to help borrowers at risk of payment difficulties, but they carry a 5% fee. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Current account switchers could receive cash windfall in run-up to Christmas Several current account providers have launched free cash offers to entice new business, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
House sales fall by 16% amid increase in mortgage rates An estimated 87,010 sales took place across the UK in August, which was 16% lower than the same month last year. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate in UK falls back below 6% First time since early July that average rate has been below 6%, with some deals now under 5% The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate falls back below 6% mark The last time that the average five-year fixed deal was below 6% was on July 3, when it stood at 5.97%, according to Moneyfacts. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
UK mortgage payers making big changes to meet higher payments, survey finds Britons are raiding savings or cutting pension contributions, KPMG study finds The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate edges back down towards six per cent Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03 per cent, edging down from 6.04 per cent on Tuesday Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
Average five-year fixed mortgage rate is edging back down towards 6% mark Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03%, edging down from 6.04% on Tuesday, Moneyfacts said. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Credit card and personal loan costs on the rise, website finds People looking for a credit card to spread their costs over Christmas would be wise to compare deals, Moneyfacts said. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
As UK mortgage interest rates fall, should you choose a two-year or five-year fix? Bank of England halts run of base rate rises but borrowers still have much to ponder The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
UK recession risk mounts as business falters; mortgage lenders cut rates – as it happened Business activity shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis excluding Covid months; some fixed five-year mortgage rates dip below 5% The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Nationwide launches 8% account as battle for UK’s savings intensifies Building society’s regular saver for current account holders is one of a growing number paying 6% interest or more
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, bank reports NatWest said more than 82,000 fixed-term savings accounts were opened in the first half of this year.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Average rates on some savings accounts hit 5% for first time in nearly 15 years Interest rates on one-year and longer-term fixed bonds and Isas are reaching levels not seen since 2008, Moneyfacts said.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Average easy access savings rate at highest since November 2008 Typical easy access savings rates surpassed 3% this week, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Ideal Home · Aug 11, 2023 Should I fix my mortgage and how long should I fix for? We speak to the experts to find out whether you should fix your mortgage and how long for as well as the impact further interest changes could have on your decision
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023 Homeowners hope mortgage rates have peaked as Nationwide becomes biggest lender yet to cut prices Nationwide joins HSBC and Barclays among top lenders in lowering its rates
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Average fixed homeowner mortgage rates edge up following dip The mortgage market remains volatile, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, which released the figures.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Upward march in two and five-year fixed mortgage rates goes into reverse Average two and five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgages edged down on Thursday, according to figures from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023 UK two-year fixed mortgage rates hit highest level since 2008 Average rate rises to 6.66%, according to Moneyfacts, in more bad news for homeowners