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Moneyfacts.co.uk research has shown that higher loan-to-value (LTV) fixed rates received the largest interest rate cuts over the course of 2019, as mortgage providers attempted to compete for first-time buyer business, the lifeblood of the mortgage business.
Notably, the average two-year fixed rate at the maximum 95% LTV tier has fallen by 0.22% from 3.46% in January to 3.24% today, while the average five-year fixed at 95% LTV fell by 0.31% from 3.86% to 3.55% and the average 10-year fixed at 95% fell by 0.96% from 5.05% to 4.09% during 2019.
Two-year fixed |
Five-year fixed |
10-year fixed |
||||||||
95% |
90% |
All |
95% |
90% |
All |
95% |
90% |
All |
||
Jan-19 |
3.46% |
2.69% |
2.52% |
3.86% |
3.13% |
2.94% |
5.05% |
3.89% |
3.05% |
|
Today |
3.24% |
2.59% |
2.44% |
3.55% |
2.91% |
2.73% |
4.09% |
3.16% |
2.78% |
|
Difference |
-0.22% |
-0.10% |
-0.08% |
-0.31% |
-0.22% |
-0.21% |
-0.96% |
-0.73% |
-0.27% |
Darren Cook, Finance Expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said:“Those borrowers who can only manage to raise a 5% deposit have seen the max 95% LTV average rate fall significantly for two, five and 10-year fixed deals. This is fantastic news for prospective first-time buyers who have been planning and saving up to get their foot on the property ladder in 2020.
“There has been a concerted drive by mortgage providers during 2019 to try and secure the business of potential first-time buyers, who are the lifeblood of the mortgage and property markets, and it is encouraging to see rates decrease as a result of some healthy competition.
“The largest fall has taken place in the growing 10-year fixed rate market, where the average maximum 95% LTV fell by 0.96% from 5.05% to 4.09% during the year. Decade-long fixed rate mortgages may offer a little more certainty over the longer-term, but first-time buyers must also consider that they may not be able to remortgage down to a lower LTV tier – and in turn access cheaper rates – during a 10-year term.
“Despite this increase in competition at higher risk LTV tiers, after the financial crisis the Financial Conduct Authority introduced clear affordability measures that mortgage providers must follow, so potential first-time buyers will still need to jump through several affordability hoops before they will find themselves on the first rung of the property ladder.”
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Each week the moneyfacts.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.
Each week the moneyfacts.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.
As the cost of living crisis continues to dominate headlines, data from the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report shows that average mortgage rates continue to increase, with the average overall two-year fixed rate rising above 3% for the first time in over seven years.
Data from the latest Moneyfacts Mortgage Treasury Report shows that average mortgage rates continue to rise.
The Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.25%, up from 0.75% to 1.00%. The decision to increase base rate will be disappointing news to consumers who are already facing a cost of living crisis, with further rises anticipated over the next 12 months. Borrowers sitting on a variable rate may want to lock into a competitive fixed rate mortgage deal to protect themselves from rising interest rates, perhaps sooner rather than later as fixed rates rise, with the average two-year fixed rate surpassing 3.00%.
The Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.25%, up from 0.75% to 1.00%.
Each week the moneyfacts.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.
Each week the moneyfacts.co.uk content team round up the very best mortgage rates available in the UK. Compare and apply today.
As the cost of living crisis continues to dominate headlines, data from the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report shows that average mortgage rates continue to increase, with the average overall two-year fixed rate rising above 3% for the first time in over seven years.
Data from the latest Moneyfacts Mortgage Treasury Report shows that average mortgage rates continue to rise.
The Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.25%, up from 0.75% to 1.00%. The decision to increase base rate will be disappointing news to consumers who are already facing a cost of living crisis, with further rises anticipated over the next 12 months. Borrowers sitting on a variable rate may want to lock into a competitive fixed rate mortgage deal to protect themselves from rising interest rates, perhaps sooner rather than later as fixed rates rise, with the average two-year fixed rate surpassing 3.00%.
The Bank of England has today increased base rate by 0.25%, up from 0.75% to 1.00%.
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