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Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and Remortgagors

The United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage, falling below six per cent for the first time in nearly six months.

International Business Times UK

Average UK two-year fixed mortgage rate drops below 6% to six-month low

Data shows cost of borrowing still falling from highs of summer, with five-year fix also down

The Guardian - UK

Average two-year mortgage rate dips below 6% for first time in nearly six months

The average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage deal on the market dipped to 5.99% on Friday, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

The Independent UK

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

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 Independent UK

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

Average easy access savings rate at highest since November 2008

Typical easy access savings rates surpassed 3% this week, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

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Should I fix my mortgage and how long should I fix for?

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Evening Standard

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

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