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Do your homework if you want to grab rising savings rates

Inflation has brought some good news – for savers. But the best deals may not be around for long

The Guardian - UK

Mortgage approvals to home-buyers increase for first time in six months

Some 43,500 mortgages were approved for house purchase in February, up from 39,600 in January, according to Bank of England figures.

The Independent UK

‘Latest body blow to household finances’ as Bank of England base rate raised

Thursday’s base rate increase will add around £23.71 per month or more than £284 per year to the average tracker mortgage, industry figures show.

The Independent UK

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Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

Savers coming off a one-year fixed bond or Isa will notice that the equivalent rates are now much higher, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

The Independent UK

House sales dip but average fixed mortgage rates hit a six-month low

The number of house sales in February was 18% lower than in February 2022, but there have been recent signs of some mortgage rates edging down.

The Independent UK

NatWest offering new and existing customers free £200 within seven days after meeting switch criteria

Lloyds Bank, First Direct and TSB are all offering new cash incentives to customers who switch their banking services.

Daily Record

Choice of mortgage products recovers to levels not seen since August – website

The number of mortgage products on the market has surpassed 4,000 for the first time since August 2022, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk.

The Independent UK

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NS&I launches new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, paying 4.20% interest

Money invested in the bonds will help to finance green projects, such as preventing pollution and using energy more efficiently, NS&I said.

The Independent UK

Five-year fixed mortgage rates available below four per cent for first time since September

HSBC UK has reduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage deal for borrowers with a 40 per cent deposit to 3.99 per cent.

Evening Standard

Five-year fixed mortgage rates now available below 4%

HSBC UK has reduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage deal for borrowers with a 40% deposit to 3.99%.

The Independent UK

Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike

The average tracker mortgage payment will increase by £48.99 per month, according to figures from UK Finance.

The Independent UK

Predictions for 2023 to take some of the stress out of household budgeting

Last year may have been bad, but at least we know what to expect in the coming months

The Guardian - UK

How to help your child grow a savings habit in 2023 and beyond

It’s never too early to teach kids about saving money. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

New mortgage borrowers set to pay thousands more for a home loan

Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year

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The Independent UK

New mortgage borrowers could end up paying thousands more for a home loan

Bank of England base rate increases have pushed up mortgage costs for new borrowers and those on variable rates over the past year.

The Independent UK

First-time buyers ‘may need to lower ambitions’ as rates hiked further

The latest Bank of England base rate rise will add around £49 per month to the average tracker mortgage.

Manchester Evening News

Average five-year mortgage rate drops below 6 per cent for first time in seven weeks

A finance expert says rates could fall further

The Guardian - UK

Average UK five-year mortgage rate less than 6% for first time in seven weeks

Fixed interest rate deals starting to drop and could ‘fall further still’, says Moneyfacts

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The Independent UK

Average five-year fixed mortgage rate less than 6% for first time in seven weeks

Mortgage rates jumped sharply after the mini-budget in September.

The Independent UK

Santander unveils new current account with cashback and linked savings interest

Up to £20 cashback per month will be available with Santander Edge and a linked savings account will also offer 4% interest on balances up to £4,000.

The Independent UK

Boost for savers as some average rates hit best level in more than a decade

Savers can now typically receive 1.16% in annual interest on an easy access account, which is the highest typical return since 2009, Moneyfacts said.

The Independent UK

Santander improves interest rate on flagship 123 current accounts

The new rate of 1.75% will automatically apply from Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Current account customers can get as much as £200 by switching bank accounts

HSBC UK and Nationwide Building Society are both offering £200 to current account customers to switch.

The Independent UK

5 common money mistakes to avoid this autumn

From letting money ‘leak’ from your account to over-paying on debts, Vicky Shaw finds out how to steer clear of these common financial frights.

The Independent UK

5 money horrors to avoid this autumn

From letting money ‘leak’ from your account to over-paying on debts, Vicky Shaw finds out how to steer clear of these common financial frights.

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