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Base Rate Trackers

Mortgages where the initial term is a base rate tracker, sourced on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed

first direct

2.39% Term £499 2.5% APR 65%
Our opinion: TRACKER - A term tracker with a rate of only 2.39%. The arrangement fee is £499 and a 35% deposit is required. There is no Early Repayment Charge payable on this product.

Market Harborough BS

2.48% 2 Years £1845 5.1% APR 75%
Our opinion: TRACKER – For those with a 25% deposit Market Harborough are offering an excellent rate of only 2.48% for 2 years, however the combined arrangement and booking fee is £1,845. There is no early repayment charge payable with this product.

Santander

0800 032 4260

2.49% 2 Years £1495 4.1% APR 70%
Our opinion: TRACKER – Santander are currently offering this 2-year tracker product with a rate of 2.49%. A 30% deposit will be required to secure this rate and there is an arrangement fee of £1,495. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable for the first 2 years of the mortgage.

ING Direct

0800 328 8897

2.49% 2 Years £795 3.5% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – ING Direct are offering this 2-year tracker rate of 2.49%. Tracks at 1.99% above the Bank of England base rate. Reverts to the Standard Variable Rate of 3.5%. Product Fee of £795 (includes upfront £195 non-refundable booking fee) There will be an Early Repayment Charge of 2% of the loan for the first 24 months.

HSBC Bank

2.49% Term £999 2.6% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – HSBC are offering a term tracker with a rate of 2.49%. There is a £999 arrangement fee but no early redemption charge at any time so customers can make unlimited overpayments without penalty.

Yorkshire BS

2.49% March 2012 £1195 4.7% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – Yorkshire building society have a 2-year tracker with a rate of 2.49%. Although a decent rate, you will need a deposit of 40% and the fee is high at £1,195. An early repayment charge applies until 31/03/2012.

Leek United BS

2.69% 3 Years £950 4.9% APR 75%
Our opinion: TRACKER – A 3 year tracker product is being offered by Leek United building society, the rate is 2.69% and it comes with a decent loan to value of 75%. An early repayment charge is payable for the first 3 years.

NatWest

0800 158 2921

2.99% May 2012 £999 4.1% APR 80%
Our opinion: TRACKER – NatWest are offering a 2-year tracker product with a rate of only 2.99%. The fee is £999 and only a 20% deposit is required. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable until May 2012.

Fixed

Mortgages with a fixed rate initial term, sourced on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed

Yorkshire BS

3.09% March 2012 £1195 4.8% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – An excellent rate of only 3.09% for 2 years is available from the Yorkshire building society, the fee is £1,195 and you will need a deposit of 40% to qualify. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

The Co-operative Bank

3.19% June 2012 £999 4.2% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED – For those with a 25% deposit this is the cheapest rate currently on the market. The rate is only 3.19% and the combined arrangement and booking fee is £999. An early repayment charge applies until 30/06/2012.

first direct

3.29% 2 Years £998 3.8% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED – A 75% loan to value product is available from first direct with a rate of 3.29%. There is a £998 arrangement fee although those remortgaging receive free legal work. An early repayment charge applies throughout the fixed term.

Santander

0800 032 4260

3.44% June 2012 £995 4.4% APR 70%
Our opinion: FIXED - Fixed until 02/05/2012, this is a competitive deal available to those who have a deposit of 30% or more. There is a £995 arrangement fee although those remortgaging receive a free basic valuation. An early repayment charge applies during the fixed term.

Post Office

0800 077 8025

4.15% April 2013 £599 3.8% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – A 3 year product is on offer from the Post Office with a rate of 4.15%. The fee is reasonable at only £599 but you will need a deposit of 40%. An early repayment charge applies for the 3 year fixed period.

Chelsea BS

4.18% February 2012 £995 5.8% APR 80%
Our opinion: FIXED – This is the market leading rate for those with a deposit of 20%, the fee is fixed at 4.18% for 2 years and the fee is £995. An early repayment charge applies until 28/02/2012.

HSBC Bank

4.64% April 2015 £999 4.4% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – HSBC have released this leading five-year fixed rate. There is a £999 booking fee which is non-refundable, although anyone remortgaging receives free legal work. Note, that this product is only available to those with a deposit of 40% or more. An early repayment charge applies until April 2015.

ING Direct

0800 328 8897

4.66% May 2015 £945 4.2% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXD – ING Direct are offering this fixed rate of 4.66% until 31/05/2015. Reverts to the Standard Variable Rate of 3.5%. Product Fee of £945 (includes upfront £195 non-refundable booking fee) There will be an Early Repayment Charge of 4% for the first 36 months, and 2% for the remaining fixed rate period.

Britannia

5.29% June 2020 £999 5.2% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED – For those who prefer the security of a long-term product Britannia are offering a 10-year rate of 5.29%. It comes with a high loan to value of 75% and a fee of £999. An early repayment charge is payable until 30/06/2020.

10% Deposit

Mortgages suitable for those with a 10% deposit, sourced based on payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed
Tracker Mortgages

Newcastle BS

4.6% March 2012 £695 6.4% APR 90%
Our opinion: TRACKER – This product is available for a house purchase with a current rate of 4.60%. The combined completion and reservation fee £694 and a 10% deposit is required. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

HSBC Bank

4.99% Term £0 5.1% APR 90%
Our opinion: TRACKER - If you need to borrow 90% and are looking for a long-term deal, this is a really competitive product. Unlimited overpayments and lump sum payments are allowed without charge. There is no arrangement fee and no early repayment charge.

Santander

0800 032 4260

4.99% 2 Years £995 4.6% APR 90%
Our opinion: TRACKER – Santander are currently offering this 90% LTV product with a rate of only 4.99% for 2 years. The fee is £995 and an early repayment charge applies for 2 years.

Lloyds TSB

5.99% Term £99 6.3% APR 90%
Our opinion: TRACKER – A Term tracker is available from Lloyds with a rate of 5.99%, although there are cheaper tracker rates this product comes with just a £99 booking fee. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.
Fixed Rate Mortgages

Saffron BS

5.89% November 2012 £995 5.7% APR 90%
Our opinion: FIXED – The Saffron are offering a 3 year 90% LTV product for those moving home. The rate is 5.89% and the fee is £995. For those who live in the local Saffron area the product is available for first time buyers. An Early Repayment Charge is payable until 30/11/2012.

Newcastle BS

5.95% March 2012 £694 6.1% APR 90%
Our opinion: FIXED - A short-term product is on offer from the Newcastle building society with a rate of 5.95% for 2 years. The completion fee is £499 and a £195 reservation fee is payable upfront. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

HSBC Bank

5.99% April 2012 £599 4.5% APR 90%
Our opinion: FIXED - You will pay a premium if you want the security of a fixed rate. However, this is the leading 2-year fix for 90% mortgages. The fee is below average at £599 and an early repayment charge applies during the fixed term.

Yorkshire Bank

5.99% April 2012 £999 5.1% APR 90%
Our opinion: FIXED - A well priced 2 year fixed rate, with an arrangement fee of £999. The product allows you to borrow up to 90% of the property's value. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable until April 2012.

Royal Bank of Scotland

6.89% May 2015 £999 5.6% APR 90%
Our opinion: FIXED – This long term fixed rate from RBS is available with a 90% loan to value. The arrangement fee is £999 and the product allows you to overpay by 10% of the outstanding balance each year without penalty. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable until 31/05/2015.

Remortgage

Mortgages suitable for those remortgaging, sourced based on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed
Discount & Variable Mortgages

HSBC Bank

2.39% 2 Years £999 3.8% APR 60%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT – HSBC have released this best buy discount product. The rate is excellent at only 2.39% but you will need a 40% deposit. The fee is £999 and an Early Repayment Charge applies for the first 2 years.

Leek United BS

2.95% 2 Years £195 5% APR 85%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT – Although not the cheapest discount rate this product is appealing for a number of reasons: an excellent loan to value of 85%, a booking fee of only £195, a cashback sum of £250 and no early repayment charges.

Market Harborough BS

2.95% 2 Years £245 5.2% APR 75%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT – A 2-year product is available from Market Harborough with a rate of 2.95%. The combined arrangement and booking fee is only £245 and it comes with the added bonus of having no early repayment charge.
Fixed Rate Mortgages

Yorkshire BS

3.09% March 2012 £1195 4.8% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – An excellent rate of only 3.09% for 2 years is available from the Yorkshire building society, the fee is £1,195 and you will need a deposit of 40% to qualify. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

Britannia

3.19% June 2012 £999 4.2% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED – For those with a 25% deposit this is the cheapest rate currently on the market. The rate is only 3.19% and the combined arrangement and booking fee is £999. An early repayment charge applies until 30/06/2012.

ING Direct

0800 328 8897

3.19% May 2012 £945 3.6% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – ING Direct are offering this 2-year fixed rate of 3.19%. Fixed until 31/05/12. Reverts to the Standard Variable Rate of 3.5%. There is a non-refundable product fee of £945, which includes a £195 booking fee payable upon application. Early Repayment Charge of 3% for the first 12 months, 2% for the remaining fixed rate period.
Tracker Mortgages

first direct

2.39% Term £499 2.5% APR 65%
Our opinion: TRACKER - A term tracker with a rate of only 2.39%. The arrangement fee is £499 and a 35% deposit is required. There is no Early Repayment Charge payable on this product.

Market Harborough BS

2.48% 2 Years £1845 5.1% APR 75%
Our opinion: TRACKER – For those with a 25% deposit Market Harborough are offering an excellent rate of only 2.48% for 2 years, however the combined arrangement and booking fee is £1,845. There is no early repayment charge payable with this product.

Santander

0800 032 4260

2.49% 2 Years £1495 4.1% APR 70%
Our opinion: TRACKER – Santander are currently offering this 2-year tracker product with a rate of 2.49%. A 30% deposit will be required to secure this rate and there is an arrangement fee of £1,495. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable for the first 2 years of the mortgage.

1st Time Buyers

Mortgages suitable for first time buyers with a maximum 15% deposit, sourced based on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed
Discount & Variable Mortgages

Share to Buy

4.29% Term £0 4.5% APR 85%
Our opinion: VARIABLE - Highly competitive variable deal with no arrangement or valuation fees. What sets this deal apart is that it is not only a fee-free low rate deal, but there are no early repayment charges so you are never tied in. Only available for joint applications by graduates.
Fixed Rate Mortgages

Britannia

4.49% June 2012 £999 4.5% APR 85%
Our opinion: FIXED – Britannia have released this 2 year fixed product with a rate of only 4.49%, one of the cheapest around for an 85% loan to value. The fee is £999 and an early repayment charge is payable until 30th June 2012.

Lloyds TSB

4.99% May 2013 £995 3.5% APR 95%
Our opinion: FIXED – Lloyds TSB are offering this Lend a Hand product exclusive for first time buyers. The buyer will need a 5% deposit along with a helper who is prepared to offer another 20% of the property value (to be held in a special Lend a Hand savings account and on which they will earn 4.15% interest) as additional security for the mortgage. The mortgage rate would be 4.99% for 3 years with a fee of £995.

Yorkshire BS

5.39% 2 Years £0 5.2% APR 85%
Our opinion: FIXED – A first time buyer only product is on offer from the Yorkshire building society, the rate is 5.39% and it comes with the added bonus of having no product fee. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

The Co-operative Bank

5.44% June 2013 £999 4.7% APR 85%
Our opinion: FIXED - Leading rate on a three-year fix for loans up to 85% of the property’s value. The combined booking and arrangement fee is £999. An early repayment charge applies until June 2013.

Leeds BS

5.45% April 2012 £999 6% APR 85%
Our opinion: FIXED – Leeds BS are offering a short-term fixed rate for those with a 15% deposit. The rate is 5.45% until April 2012 and the fee is £999. To qualify for this rate you must take out the provider’s home insurance. An Early Repayment Charge is payable until April 2012.
Tracker Mortgages

Yorkshire BS

3.79% March 2012 £495 4.9% APR 85%
Our opinion: TRACKER – A 2 year tracker with an 85% loan to value is available from the Yorkshire building society with a current rate of 3.79%. The fee is only £495 and an early repayment charge applies until 31/03/2012.

first direct

3.99% Term £499 4.1% APR 85%
Our opinion: TRACKER – an 85% loan to value product is on offer from first direct with an excellent current rate of only 3.99%, which tracks the base rate by 3.49% for the term of the mortgage. The fee is only £499 and there is no early repayment charge.

NatWest

0800 158 2921

4.69% May 2012 £0 4.3% APR 90%
Our opinion: TRACKER - This is a great deal available only to first-time buyers needing to borrow up to 90% of the property’s value. Not only is the rate market-leading, but there is also no arrangement fee. However, it is a tracker so your payments will rise if base rate goes up although you can switch onto a fixed rate after three months. An early repayment charge applies until 31/05/2012.

Offset

Mortgages with an offset facility attached, sourced based on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed
Discount & Variable Mortgages

Clydesdale Bank

2.99% April 2012 £999 4.6% APR 60%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT - Competitive rate although this is a two-year discounted product and there are slightly lower rates available on some lifetime tracker offsets. A deposit of at least 40% is required, and this deal is available to house purchasers and those looking to remortgage . There is a £999 fee and an early repayment charge applies until 30/04/2012.

Market Harborough BS

3.1% 2 Years £995 4% APR 75%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT - Competitive two-year discounted rate for loans up to 75% of the property’s value. There are lower rates available, particularly if you have a deposit of 30% or more. The arrangement fee is £995 although borrowers receive £10 cashback and up to £550 of the valuation fee refunded. It’s worth noting that there is no early repayment charge.

Norwich & Peterborough BS

3.45% 3 Years £795 5% APR 75%
Our opinion: DISCOUNT – Norwich & Peterborough have a 3-year discount offset product on offer with a rate of 3.45%. The fee is £795 and you will need a 25% deposit. An early repayment charge applies for 2 years.
Fixed Rate Mortgages

Yorkshire BS

3.19% March 2012 £1195 4.8% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – An excellent offset rate of only 3.19% for 2 years is available from the Yorkshire building society, the fee is £1,195 and you will need a deposit of 40% to qualify. An early repayment charge is payable until 31/03/2012.

first direct

3.29% 2 Years £998 3.8% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED - Market-leading two-year offset fixed rate available for loans up to 75% of the property’s value. There is a £998 arrangement fee although those remortgaging receive free legal work. An early repayment charge applies throughout the fixed term.

Scottish Widows Bank

4.39% March 2012 £999 4.1% APR 75%
Our opinion: FIXED - If you’re wanting a fixed rate offset this is the leading rate for those looking to borrow 75% of the property’s value. The rate is fixed until 31/03/2012 and an early repayment charge applies during that time. There is a £999 arrangement fee.
Tracker Mortgages

first direct

2.59% Term £499 2.7% APR 65%
Our opinion: TRACKER - A term tracker with a rate of 2.59%. The arrangement fee is £499 and a 35% deposit is required. There is no Early Repayment Charge payable on this product.

Yorkshire BS

2.59% March 2012 £1195 4.7% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – Yorkshire building society have a 2-year offset tracker with a rate of 2.59%. Although a decent rate, you will need a deposit of 40% and it comes with a fee of £1,195. An early repayment charge applies until 31/03/2012.

Scottish Widows

2.89% 2 Years £999 3.9% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – A short-term tracker product is being offered by Scottish Widows. The rate is 2.89% for 2 years, the fee is £999 and a 40% deposit is needed. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable for the first 2 years of the mortgage.

Buy to Let

Mortgages suitable for those with a 40% deposit who are looking to purchase a buy to let property, sourced on lowest payrate. Where a provider's logo is displayed products may be applied for directly.

Lender Initial Rate Until Fees Overall Cost for Comparison Max Loan To Value Proceed
Discount & Variable Mortgages

Coventry BS

4.49% Term £1050 4.7% APR 60%
Our opinion: VARIABLE – A term product is on offer from the Coventry with a fee of £1,050. There are no restrictions on monthly overpayments or lump sum payments. It also comes with having no early repayment charge.
Fixed Rate Mortgages

Principality BS

4.59% March 2012 £999 5.2% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – The Principality have a 2 year product with a rate of 4.59%, the fee is £999 and a 40% deposit is needed. There will be an early repayment charge payable until March 2012.

Coventry BS

4.74% March 2012 £1050 5% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – The Coventry building society are offering a 2 year fixed rate of 4.74%. Up to £680 of the valuation fee is paid and an early repayment charge of 4% is payable until 31/03/2012.

BM Solutions

5% July 2012 2.5% 5% APR 60%
Our opinion: FIXED – A 2 year fixed product is on offer from BM Solutions with a rate of 5%. The arrangement fee is 2.5% of the loan and the rental income must cover 125% of the mortgage payments. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable until 01/07/2012.
Tracker Mortgages

Principality BS

3.39% March 2012 3.5% 5.2% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – A short-term tracker product is being offered by the Principality with a rate of 3.39% for 2 years. The fee is 3.5% of the loan and you will need a deposit of 40%. An early repayment charge applies until 31/03/2012.

The Mortgage Works

3.64% May 2012 3.5% 5% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – This 2 year tracker product is available from The Mortgage Works with a rate of 3.64%. The arrangement fee is 3.5% of the loan amount, with a minimum fee payable of £595. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable until May 2012.

BM Solutions

4.1% 2 Years 3.0% 4.4% APR 60%
Our opinion: TRACKER – This tracker product from BM Solutions will require a 40% deposit. The arrangement fee is 3.0% of the amount borrowed and the rental income must cover 125% of the mortgage payments. There will be an Early Repayment Charge payable for the first 2 years of the mortgage.

NatWest

4.99% May 2012 £1999 5% APR 75%
Our opinion: TRACKER - Highly competitive deal for those needing to borrow up to 75% of the property’s value. The rate is variable so repayments could vary. There is a £1,999 arrangement fee although those remortgaging receive a free standard valuation and free legal work. An early redemption charge applies until 31/05/2012.

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Mortgages Guide

A mortgage is a sum of money borrowed from a bank, building society or other lenders in order to buy a property. The mortgage is then repaid over time, together with added interest. There are many different types of home loans - including fixed, discounted and even offset mortgages - which is why an apparently cheap mortgage deal may not always be best for your needs. Take a look at our guide to finding a cheap mortgage deal


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