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Rate gap between two and five-year fixed mortgages narrowest since 2023

Borrowers who preferred to lock into shorter-term mortgages ‘may be pleased’ to see the gap drop to its lowest margin in two years, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

How much should I put in an ISA? The basics you need to know

These are the types of ISA you should know about, plus tips to make the most of your allowance

The Independent UK

Choice of cash savings deals reached highest level on website’s records

Moneyfacts counted 2,117 savings deals in December, marking the highest number on its records, which started in 2007.

Evening Standard

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Jump in average fixed mortgage rates recorded in December, says Moneyfacts

Lenders would need to grapple with future uncertainty surrounding interest-rate pricing while aiming to hit any year-end targets, the firm said.

The Independent UK

Mortgages: Jump in average fixed-rate mortgages recorded in December

Lenders will need to grapple with future uncertainty surrounding interest-rate pricing while aiming to hit any year-end targets

Evening Standard

Millions of overdraft users ‘could benefit from new zero-interest buffer’

The buffer, for borrowing of up to £50, will be launched from Wednesday, Nationwide Building Society said.

Evening Standard

Average tracker mortgage payments will fall by nearly £30

The reduction follows the 0.25% cut to the Bank of England base rate.

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Average fixed savings rates on offer fall to lowest levels for more than a year

Providers will ‘no doubt’ be assessing their market positions over the weeks ahead, financial information website Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

Could you get a cash windfall in time for Christmas by switching your account provider?

A cash-to-switch current account offer could give your bank balance a boost just in time for Christmas, but there are some things to consider first.

The Independent UK

Competition to attract current account customers grows with £150 switching offer

The Co-operative Bank launched a new ‘switch and stay’ offer on Friday, made up of an initial £75 plus £25 per month for three months afterwards.

The Independent UK

Nationwide launches new £175 switch offer for new customers

The announcement was made as the society launched a new interest-free buffer for overdrafts

The Independent UK

‘Unsettling’ time for some households as base rate left on pause

Some homeowners will still face a jump in their repayments when they come to remortgage, while savers may need to grab the top rates while they can.

The Independent UK

Longer-term fixed savings rates dipped below 4% in September, says Moneyfacts

Savers should consider checking that their accounts are still paying a competitive return, Moneyfacts suggested.

The Independent UK

Major banks cut mortgage rates as lenders ‘spring into action’

The Bank of England base rate was recently cut by 0.25 percentage points, to 5%

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How to find the best student bank account for you

A finance expert explains how to help navigate the maze of student accounts on offer.

The Independent UK

Even more sub-4% mortgage deals are now on the market

More mortgage rate cuts could be on the horizon

The Independent UK

Britain’s biggest building society reintroduces sub-4% fixed mortgage rates

Comes amid expectations that the Bank of England base rate will start to be cut soon

The Independent UK

Monzo unveils plans to offer a bank account for children

Children will be able to choose a brightly-coloured card and receive scheduled pocket money payments

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The Independent UK

Choice of savings products reaches 12-year high, website finds

The number of savings providers is at its highest level on Moneyfacts’ records going back to 2007.

The Independent UK

Savers ‘short-changed’ on easy access accounts that are closed to new business

Customers need to see if they are getting a ‘raw deal’, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, which carried out the analysis.

The Independent UK

Choice of low deposit mortgages reaches two-year high

Financial information website Moneyfacts counted 361 deals available for borrowers with a 5% deposit in early July.

The Independent UK

Households warned to check mortgage and savings rates after Bank of England decision

A mortgage holder on the current average SVR could end up paying £287 more per month compared with if they were on an average two-year fixed-rate mortgage

The Independent UK

Average shelf life of a mortgage nearly halves in a month

The number of products to choose from has jumped to the highest level in more than 16 years

The Guardian - UK

UK savers should pick accounts beating rising cost of living while they can

Many best rates are easy access and notice options rather than ones that lock money away

The Independent UK

Yorkshire Building Society launches five-year sub-4% mortgage rate

Several lenders have been chopping their mortgage rates as 2024 has got under way.

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