NS&I increases rates on British Savings Bonds in major boost to savers NS&I said the rate increases reflect changes in the wider savings market The Independent UK · Oct 6
Mortgage misery as average five-year deal hits 6% for first time in three years The average two-year homeowner mortgage on the market was also close to 6% on Monday morning, Moneyfacts said. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Blow to homeowners as five-year mortgages hit 6% for first time in over three years Two-year fixes are close behind – but tracker deals may present a option for some homeowners The Independent UK · Oct 5
Should you lock into a fixed-rate savings account paying 5.25%? Savers face a dilemma: lock down the deals now or wait, with offers tipped to ‘get even better’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Is a cheaper mortgage rate worth a £999 fee? How to calculate the best deal for your home There’s more to consider than how much the fee is - including how much of your loan you pay off and if the fee is paid up front The Independent UK · Sep 25
Mortgage ‘pain’ not easing for borrowers as average fixed rates climb Moneyfacts said the choice of homeowner mortgage products has also reduced. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Fixed mortgage rates jump with ‘more moves expected in coming days’ Volatility in the swap rate market is prompting lenders to adjust their rates, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said. Evening Standard · Sep 7
UK homeowners face fresh blow as mortgage rates expected to rise further A finance expert pointed to inflationary concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Sep 7
A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts? As the battle for current account customers takes a new twist we look at how tempting the offers really are The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Barclays will give some borrowers remortgage offer within 24 hours under scheme Borrowers will need to meet eligibility criteria for the bank’s ‘fast-track’ remortgage initiative. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Should I grow my savings or clear my credit card debt first? It’s vital to know how much your debt is costing you monthly - then work out the best way to pay that down The Independent UK · Aug 11
Mortgage rate hikes in July ‘wiped out improvements seen in previous month’ At 5.59%, the average new mortgage rate at the start of August was back to where it was at the start of June, after a fall in July, Moneyfacts said. Evening Standard · Aug 10
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8% Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts say The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Five experts predict what happens next with UK mortgage rates - and what you should do now Swap rates have lifted again this month after heading down during the Iran war ceasefire The Independent UK · Jul 24
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Mortgage rates fall at fastest pace in almost two years – but experts have one warning The ceasefire in the Middle East pushed rates to drop – but the reverse could happen if hostilities ramp up
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Nationwide makes third cut to mortgage deals – with more lenders tipped to follow Act now if you are due for a renewal - most lenders let you change to a better deal later
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Hundreds more mortgage deals available in June than in early May – Moneyfacts The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said
Evening Standard · May 14 Boost for Premium Bonds holders as odds of winning set to improve Premium Bonds provider NS&I has also increased some savings rates
The Independent UK · May 13 The crucial inflation error costing Brits hundreds of pounds in their savings For savings to grow in real terms it’s vital to earn more in interest than the rate of inflation
The Guardian - UK · May 11 UK savings: six traps to avoid when you’re finding a new deal When fixed-rate accounts hit the end of their term, there are pitfalls to avoid when finding a new home for your cash
Evening Standard · Apr 27 Competition heats up in Isa market with new deal offering 4.55% interest The 18-month fixed-rate cash Isa from Skipton Building Society is available to both new and existing customers.
Evening Standard · Apr 23 ‘Positive signal’ as more mortgage lenders join this week’s rate cuts flurry Nationwide Building Society, Halifax Intermediaries and Santander will make mortgage rates reductions from Friday.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Average shelf life of a mortgage ‘falls to record low of just eight days’ Mortgage product availability has shrunk by around 17% in just one month, Moneyfacts said.
Evening Standard · Apr 9 Average fixed mortgage rates edge down but ‘too soon’ to signal a turning point Lenders may slow down the pace of interest rate changes over the next couple of weeks, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk suggested.
Evening Standard · Mar 30 Landlords and tenants ‘face rising costs from mortgage mayhem’ The overall buy-to-let product choice has fallen by about 1,300 deals since the start of March.