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Bank to streamline mortgage application process for international applicants

International customers often face difficulties in accessing credit facilities from overseas, HSBC UK said.

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How much could you get back from your bank if you were tricked by a scammer?

Some account providers have said they will waive an optional excess of up to £100 on reimbursements and go beyond the new rules.

The Independent UK

How to build up a sustainable savings pot – even when budgeting is tough

Ahead of UK Savings Week (September 9-15), now could be the perfect time to kick off a new savings habit.

The Independent UK

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Major banks cut mortgage rates as lenders ‘spring into action’

The Bank of England base rate was recently cut by 0.25 percentage points, to 5%

The Independent UK

How to find the best student bank account for you

A finance expert explains how to help navigate the maze of student accounts on offer.

The Independent UK

Major mortgage lenders chopping rates as competition heats up

Halifax, HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander and NatWest are among those to have made rate cuts this week, or outlined plans to do so.

The Independent UK

Spending boost as fans make the most of ‘unrivalled summer of sport’

Nearly one in 10 (9%) people surveyed for American Express have plans to attend live sports events.

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‘Holiday mentality’ leaves people spending £250 more on extras while away

Dining out, live events, clothes and transport are among the items people splash out on, HSBC UK said.

The Independent UK

Major lenders cut mortgage rates in ‘welcome boost’ for market

HSBC UK and Barclays are among the lenders to have tweaked their deals this week.

The Independent UK

One in three UK adults not confident about their financial resilience – survey

Around 34% of people do not feel confident about their financial resilience and ability to withstand unexpected expenses, according to HSBC UK.

The Independent UK

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to be grilled on interest rate hikes' threat to UK financial stability

He and other members of the bank’s Financial Policy Committee will face questions from the Commons Treasury Committee

Evening Standard

First Direct unveils sub-4% mortgage rates

Several lenders have started the new year by making cuts to their rates.

The Independent UK

Mortgage rate cuts ‘will take some of sting out of rise’ for people refixing

HSBC UK is among lenders making cuts to its fixed rates and an expert has suggested others could follow suit.

The Independent UK

2023 has been ‘comeback year’ for spending on live events, says bank

Live events have taken centre stage once more in customers’ spending habits, with the average spend at £50 to £60 per month, according to HSBC UK.

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Cutting corners could see Christmas bargain hunters being scammed, warns bank

Many people are willing to make payments outside an approved app or online payment process to get a deal, research from HSBC UK indicates.

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HSBC UK customers struggle to access banking services on Black Friday

The problems started on the morning of the shopping bonanza, which is also payday for some people, being the last Friday of November.

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HSBC warns of rise in firms targeted by purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

Purchase scams cases were 30% higher in October compared with the same month last year, the bank said.

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Music lovers hoping to attend Glastonbury warned to watch out for scammers

HSBC UK said criminals will typically pose as a seller and post on social media or online marketplaces.

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The Independent UK

lenders cutting mortgage rates

First Direct is making mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.40 percentage points and Halifax is cutting rates by up to 0.46 percentage points.

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44% of people ‘have hidden sales spending from their partner’

Men are more likely to have concealed sales purchases and are also more likely to say they suspect their partner of doing so, a survey indicates.

The Independent UK

Average value of a romance scam in June was nearly £70,000, says HSBC UK

The bank warned that it can take months before romance scammers ‘show their true colours’ to victims.

Evening Standard

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate edges back down towards six per cent

Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03 per cent, edging down from 6.04 per cent on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate is edging back down towards 6% mark

Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03%, edging down from 6.04% on Tuesday, Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

28% of disabled people ‘have seen finances hit by lack of ease contacting firms’

Experian has launched a support hub to act as a ‘one-stop’ portal for people to give their contact preferences for several businesses.

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HSBC offers its longest-ever mortgage term to help first-time buyers

The bank’s longest-ever mortgage term is available to a variety of applicants, including first-time buyers and buy-to-let landlords.

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