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Pensioners looking for retirement annuity ‘could see rates boosted’

Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said that rising gilt yields could push annuity rates up.

Evening Standard

Financial experts warn first-time buyers face ‘mortgage mayhem’

Hundreds of mortgage dealS with low deposits have disappeared in recent weeks

The Independent UK

‘Mortgage mayhem’ could mean shock for first-time buyers, website warns

Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said more than 200 mortgage deals for borrowers with low deposits have disappeared in recent weeks.

Evening Standard

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Availability of sub-4% mortgages nosedives as ‘Trumpflation’ hits borrowers

The Bank of England is due to make its next base rate announcement on Thursday

The Independent UK

Choice of sub-4% mortgages nosedives as ‘Trumpflation’ hits borrowers

Across the mortgage market generally, Moneyfacts counted 689 fewer products on the market on Tuesday morning, compared with March 9.

Evening Standard

UK mortgage shelf life dips amid market uncertainty

Mortgages have not disappeared in recent weeks as fast as they did in the aftermath of the mini-budget

The Independent UK

Average 'shelf life' of a mortgage is just two weeks — the shortest period seen in more than two years

There has been a shift in swap rates, which are used to price mortgages

Evening Standard

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Warning as typical credit card borrowing rate reaches 20-year high

Average APR for credit card purchases hit 35.8 per cent in February

The Independent UK

Typical rate to borrow on credit cards has reached 20-year high, says website

Reviewing card statements regularly is vital for borrowers who need to stay on top of debts, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Evening Standard

‘Slaughter’ of savings rates will sadden hard-pressed households, expert warns

The Bank of England base rate was held on Thursday but Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said 70% of savings providers have already cut rates in 2026.

The Independent UK

1.8 Million UK Mortgages Expiring in 2026: Why Homeowners Who Locked in Pandemic Rates Could Pay £5,000+ More This Year

With 1.8 million UK fixed-rate mortgages expiring in 2026, pandemic-era borrowers face payment shock while those on SVRs could save £5,000+ by switching. Here's what it means for your finances.

International Business Times UK

Experts predict UK mortgage market ‘boom’ in 2026

Options for first-time buyers are reaching record highs, new data shows

The Independent UK

Seven viral savings challenges for 2026 and expert tips how to make them work

Give your new year finances a boost by taking part in one of more money tasks

The Independent UK

Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’ while fixed rates continue to fall

Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Choice of low deposit mortgages ‘highest since 2008’

Mortgage rates have also been falling, according to Moneyfacts.

Evening Standard

Battle to offer sub-4% mortgages intensifies as Nationwide set to cut rates

Nationwide’s lowest rate will stand at 3.60% and the two-year mortgage will be available to new and existing customers with a 40% deposit.

Evening Standard

Average mortgage rates fall below five per cent in November

Average mortgage rates have decreased to 4.99 per cent in November

The Independent UK

Average mortgage rates have fallen back below 5% in November, says website

The decrease to less than 5%, after average mortgage rates sat above this level in October, is a ‘notable milestone’, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

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The Independent UK

Fresh fears for homeowners and buyers as mortgage rates creep back up

Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen for the first time in months

Evening Standard

Some average mortgage rates ‘jump month-on-month for first time since February’

With sticky inflation, ‘any imminent base rate cuts by the Bank of England seem unlikely’, Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

Major bank launches new current account offering up to £20 cashback a month

It also includes travel and phone insurance and breakdown cover

Evening Standard

Santander UK launches current account offering up to £20 cashback per month

The Santander Edge Explorer account offers a package of perks in return for a £17 monthly fee.

The Guardian - UK

UK lender offers 98% mortgage to first-time buyers – but bars bank of mum and dad

Newcastle building society aims for those with smaller deposits and no help hoping to get on to housing ladder

The Independent UK

Rising mortgage rates signal fresh battle for homeowners ahead of Reeves’ Budget

Lenders have raised rates on some deals amid a ‘fraught political and economic climate’, with more expected to follow

The Independent UK

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