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.
Several high street lenders have announced reductions in mortgage rates this week, which Mortgage Advice Bureau describes as a clear sign that competition in the UK mortgage market is intensifying.
Barclays, NatWest, Santander, and TSB are among the lenders to have cut rates in a significant wave of repricing. NatWest has reduced rates by up to 31 basis points, Santander by up to 21 basis points, TSB by up to 20 basis points, and Barclays by up to 13 basis points. Other lenders, such as Molo, have also made reductions, with Molo cutting rates by up to 53 basis points. Kensington has made more modest cuts, lowering some buy-to-let deals by up to 10 basis points.
HSBC has announced it will be making reductions across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates, effective tomorrow. The new rates will be available from tomorrow, but HSBC does not provide advance notice of the specific changes. Coventry for intermediaries will be closing all fixed rates at 65% and 85% loan-to-value, excluding offset and interest-only offset products.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, these changes in mortgage rates may influence landlord and tenant activity, particularly in the buy-to-let sector. The ongoing adjustments in rates and products highlight the importance of staying informed about market developments that could affect rental demand and property transactions.
Source: Mortgage Strategy