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Notice this Excellent account from new bank PCF -  25th July 2017

PCF Bank Limited has launched, offering a competitive range of notice accounts and bonds. Here we’ll focus on the 100-day notice account, which has earned a high rating and a place in the Best Buys. Read More...

New Help to Buy ISA launched -  24th July 2017

Nottingham BS has launched a new Help to Buy ISA which has entered the Best Buy chart for its sector in a competitive third place, earning a high Moneyfacts rating in the process. Read More...

Vanquis’ Excellent 3 & 5yr bonds -  21st July 2017

Vanquis Bank has increased rates on selected fixed bonds by up to 0.25%, which sees its three and five-year deals enter the Best Buy charts for their respective sectors, earning both a high rating in the process. Read More...

Post Office Money’s top 2yr BTL -  20th July 2017

Post Office Money has launched a new two-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage which offers the lowest rate available for its loan-to-value tier, thereby jumping into the top spot of its Best Buys and earning it our highest rating. Read More...

Moneyfacts Weekly Product News - 20/07/2017 -  20th July 2017

The Moneyfacts Weekly Product News is a round-up of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market over the past seven days. The deals are available right now, but may be subject to change. Read More...

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What would happen to mortgages if base rate rises?

What would happen to mortgages if base rate rises?

26th July 2017 There’s been a lot of speculation recently that a base rate rise could happen in the not-too-distant future, but just what would happen to your mortgage if it does? We take a closer look. Read More...
Staycationing this year? You still need insurance

Staycationing this year? You still need insurance

26th July 2017 These days, there’s no need to jet off to far-flung destinations to enjoy your summer holiday – staycations are on the rise, with many relishing the chance to get away from it all on home soil. But that doesn’t mean you should forget about insurance! Read More...
Challenger banks shake up the savings market

Challenger banks shake up the savings market

26th July 2017 Challenger banks have been keeping the savings market alive for some time. They’re the only ones competing for savers’ cash, and as a result, the only ones offering decent savings rates - so why not give them a go? Read More...
Students: get prepared with the right bank account

Students: get prepared with the right bank account

25th July 2017 As results days are almost upon us, graduations abound and we edge towards a new academic year, prospective students and graduates might be starting to think about the most cost-effective student bank account for their needs. Read More...
Remortgaging becomes most active sector

Remortgaging becomes most active sector

24th July 2017 Record low mortgage rates have given the mortgage market a serious boost, so it's little wonder that remortgaging continues to go from strength to strength – so much so that remortgaging has become the most active sector of the entire market. Read More...
Older people increasingly caught by pension scams

Older people increasingly caught by pension scams

24th July 2017 The pension freedoms have given retirees far more choice in how they spend their pension pot, yet it’s also opened the floodgates for pension scammers, as unscrupulous individuals target retirees' cash. Read More...
First-time buyers: say goodbye to record low rates

First-time buyers: say goodbye to record low rates

24th July 2017 Borrowers have been treated to record low mortgage rates recently, but this is starting to change, as while rates are still falling for those with large deposits, for those with a small deposit the trend seems to be reversing. Read More...