overpayments

This page collates news, guidance, and analysis on mortgage overpayments and how borrowers are using them in a higher rate environment. Read more below to see how overpayment trends are changing.

Santander rolls out 98% LTV mortgage for first-time buyers

High street lender targets low-deposit borrowers with new five-year fixed rate option

How do brokers expect the Bank of England to decide on rates this week?

What are they telling clients ahead of the central bank’s rate call?

HSBC Tracker Mortgages

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Barclays Tracker Mortgage

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Santander reaffirms broker support

A fourth pledge joins the existing framework as the bank seeks to reinforce confidence

Brokers see borrowers move early as appetite for mortgage flexibility grows

More borrowers are acting early, with advisers seeing rising interest in flexible mortgage options

Monzo to acquire Habito in expansion of mortgage offering

Digital bank plans in‑app broker service as it deepens focus on home loans

Cut or hold? Brokers share insights as Bank of England rate decision looms

Advisers urge clients to plan for higher‑for‑longer rates despite growing cut expectations

First-time buyers struggle to secure property despite two incomes

Affordability pressures mount as wage growth lags behind rising house prices

First-time buyers overpay to clear mortgages early: study

Broker, however, says overpayments rarely advised for borrowers