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Competition in the five year fixed mortgage market has intensified over the last few years, resulting in more mortgage deals available for those who raise a minimum 25% deposit in the five year chart than the typically more competitive two year chart.
In fact, data in Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report (soon to be published) shows that there are currently 610 five year fixed rate mortgage deals available for those with a 25% deposit or more, which is 18 more than the number of two year fixed rate deals (592) available. In comparison, five years ago, the number of two year fixed rate deals available outnumbered five year deals by 148 and, even just a year ago, there were 17 more two year products than five year deals to choose from.
Commenting on this data, Darren Cook, finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said: “It is clear from our analysis that over the past five years, the availability of five year fixed rate mortgages has grown at a quicker pace than the two year fixed rate availability for lower LTV products. Intense competition among mortgage providers seems to have resulted in the two year fixed rate market becoming saturated, margins becoming squeezed and mortgage providers looking to entice borrowers to consider a longer five year fixed rate deal as an alternative.
“Healthy competition within the five year fixed mortgage rate market is good news for borrowers, as an increase in the number of available products will generally push rates down and introduce longer-term options that borrowers may have not previously considered.
“Five years ago, the average two year fixed rate mortgage at 60% LTV was 2.17% and the average five year fixed rate at 60% LTV was 3.10%, meaning that a borrower would have needed to pay a premium of 0.93% when considering an alternative five year deal. This average premium has now reduced to just 0.26%, with the average two year fixed rate at 60% LTV falling to 1.81% and the five year average falling to 2.07%.
“Historically, borrowers seemed to have preferred the short-term commitment of a two year fixed rate deal, but now that product availability has significantly increased in the longer-term five year mortgage market, borrowers may be looking beyond interest rates and more towards the stability of setting monthly mortgage repayments and hedging themselves against uncertain economic conditions in the longer term.
“As with any mortgage, it is important that borrowers weigh up the overall true cost of any deal and make sure that a longer-term deal is suitable for their specific needs.”
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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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