Could switching your bank account make you better off right now? Competition has been ramping up between current account providers – so what are the benefits of switching? By Vicky Shaw. The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Choice of mortgage deals tops 5,000 but some rates have climbed higher The average standard variable rate is at its highest since February 2008, Moneyfacts said. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Do your homework if you want to grab rising savings rates Inflation has brought some good news – for savers. But the best deals may not be around for long The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
Mortgage approvals to home-buyers increase for first time in six months Some 43,500 mortgages were approved for house purchase in February, up from 39,600 in January, according to Bank of England figures. The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023
‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised Thursday’s base rate increase will add around £23.71 per month or more than £284 per year to the average tracker mortgage, industry figures show. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website Savers coming off a one-year fixed bond or Isa will notice that the equivalent rates are now much higher, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
House sales dip but average fixed mortgage rates hit a six-month low The number of house sales in February was 18% lower than in February 2022, but there have been recent signs of some mortgage rates edging down. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
NatWest offering new and existing customers free £200 within seven days after meeting switch criteria Lloyds Bank, First Direct and TSB are all offering new cash incentives to customers who switch their banking services. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Choice of mortgage products recovers to levels not seen since August – website The number of mortgage products on the market has surpassed 4,000 for the first time since August 2022, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
NS&I launches new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, paying 4.20% interest Money invested in the bonds will help to finance green projects, such as preventing pollution and using energy more efficiently, NS&I said. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Five-year fixed mortgage rates available below four per cent for first time since September HSBC UK has reduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage deal for borrowers with a 40 per cent deposit to 3.99 per cent. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023
Five-year fixed mortgage rates now available below 4% HSBC UK has reduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage deal for borrowers with a 40% deposit to 3.99%. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike The average tracker mortgage payment will increase by £48.99 per month, according to figures from UK Finance. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Predictions for 2023 to take some of the stress out of household budgeting Last year may have been bad, but at least we know what to expect in the coming months The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 How to help your child grow a savings habit in 2023 and beyond It’s never too early to teach kids about saving money. By Vicky Shaw.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022 New mortgage borrowers set to pay thousands more for a home loan Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022 New mortgage borrowers could end up paying thousands more for a home loan Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 First-time buyers ‘may need to lower ambitions’ as rates hiked further The latest Bank of England base rate rise will add around £49 per month to the average tracker mortgage.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022 Average five-year mortgage rate drops below 6 per cent for first time in seven weeks A finance expert says rates could fall further
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022 Average UK five-year mortgage rate less than 6% for first time in seven weeks Fixed interest rate deals starting to drop and could ‘fall further still’, says Moneyfacts
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Average five-year fixed mortgage rate less than 6% for first time in seven weeks Mortgage rates jumped sharply after the mini-budget in September.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Santander unveils new current account with cashback and linked savings interest Up to £20 cashback per month will be available with Santander Edge and a linked savings account will also offer 4% interest on balances up to £4,000.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022 Boost for savers as some average rates hit best level in more than a decade Savers can now typically receive 1.16% in annual interest on an easy access account, which is the highest typical return since 2009, Moneyfacts said.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Santander improves interest rate on flagship 123 current accounts The new rate of 1.75% will automatically apply from Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Current account customers can get as much as £200 by switching bank accounts HSBC UK and Nationwide Building Society are both offering £200 to current account customers to switch.