Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Mortgage Strategy. Read the original article for full details.
Kensington, GB Bank and Pepper Money have each announced significant reductions to their mortgage rates, with changes impacting a range of residential and buy-to-let products. The new rates are available immediately and may be relevant to letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring market trends for landlords and property investors.
Kensington has reduced rates by up to 30 basis points across its Hero, Professional Own New and eKo products. The lender has also lowered its Residential Select two-year fixed rates by up to 15 basis points. For example, a two-year fixed at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) is now available at 5.19% with a £1,999 fee. All Kensington products include a free valuation, and remortgage clients can choose between £250 cashback or free standard legals.
GB Bank has cut rates across its core buy-to-let range, with two-year and three-year fixed rates reduced by 25 basis points and five-year fixed rates by 20 basis points. Rates now start from 4.69% at 65% LTV and 4.92% at 75% LTV. The core range is available to first-time landlords, professional landlords, limited companies and special purpose vehicles (SPVs). GB Bank will also consider lending on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), multi-unit blocks, mixed-use properties and complex overseas structures, including overseas trusts and SPVs.
Pepper Money has reduced rates by 20 basis points across its entire range. Limited Edition Pepper 48 Light rates at 85% LTV now start from 5.79%, and residential rates up to 75% LTV now start from 5.55%. Buy-to-let rates up to 70% LTV now start from 4.44%, and shared ownership rates up to 95% loan-to-share value (LSV) now start from 5.9%.
These changes may offer new opportunities for landlords, letting agents and property professionals seeking competitive mortgage products for a variety of property types and client needs.
Source: Mortgage Strategy