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what MORTGAGE Awards 2024: Winners revealed
Highly Commended: Market Financial Solutions & United Trust Bank. Best Second Mortgage Lender. Winner: United Trust Bank. Highly Commended: Pepper Money & West One. Best Self Build Mortgage Lender. Winner: Earl Shilton Building Society. Highly Commended: Melton Building Society & Ecology Building Society.
Nominee shortlist revealed - What Mortgage
For over 30 years, the What Mortgage Awards have been the stamp of approval which recognise and reward the very best businesses in the UK’s mortgage industry. The voting process consists of two phases. Phase 1: Call for nominations – Now closed. Phase 2: Final Nominee Shortlist voting process – Now Open. Winners to be announced at the ...
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Mortgage prices at 17-month low but borrowers warned to seek advice. Fixed-rate mortgages have fallen to their lowest levels since May 2023, according to new data, which has shown borrowers are also benefiting from more product …
Mortgage prices at 17-month low but borrowers warned to seek …
Oct 14, 2024 · Meanwhile, the average five-year fixed rate is now 5.07% following a 0.13% fall in the last month. Moneyfacts said fixed rates had fallen to their lowest level since Spring 2023. Borrowers deliberating between a two- or five-year fix will notice a typical 0.33% difference between the two when comparing rates as part of their assessment.
Mortgage rates: Price cuts continue and we reveal the best deals
Sep 29, 2023 · There are now 12 lenders offering five-year fixed rate mortgages at below 5% as price cuts continue and the rate war runs on. HSBC, Nationwide, Santander, Virgin Money and Royal Bank of Scotland are among the mortgage providers who now have sub-5% deals on offer.
Nationwide unveils sub-4% mortgage rates for buyers and …
Jan 23, 2024 · Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.81% and is offering a deal worth 3.84% – the lowest level on offer from the lender in eight months. The building society has joined a long line of lenders which have made cuts to mortgage prices in 2024 and are offering headline rates below 4%. Nationwide’s offering, which becomes effective ...
What’s the verdict on 99% mortgages? The pros and cons of first …
Jan 22, 2024 · Mark Harris, chief executive of mortgage broker SPF Private Clients, says: “99% mortgages could be a good idea in the appropriate circumstances. “With added stamp duty costs, a 99% mortgage can look identical to a 95% mortgage for previous generations. Add in the fact that saving for a deposit while renting is practically impossible, this ...
Buying a house: How much can I afford? - What Mortgage
Jan 12, 2022 · Jeni Browne is business development director at Mortgages for Business. You can read more of Jeni’s advice on readers’ residential mortgage questions here.If you are interested in a buy-to-let mortgage, Jeni also writes a Q&A column on this area of the mortgage market, here. If you have a question you would like to ask Jeni email [email protected]
What mortgage is better? A two- or five-year fixed rate?
May 15, 2024 · A two-year fix is more expensive – new data out just this week from Moneyfacts shows the average two-year fixed rate is 5.91% whilst the five-year version is 5.48%. The cost difference in repayments for the two can amount to hundreds of pounds. But whilst you will pay more to fix for two years, with predictions interest rates might fall later ...