This page gathers news and insights on standard variable rates, including lender movements and the impact of SVR changes on borrowers. Read more below for ongoing coverage of SVR trends.
Paperwork hold-ups that push borrowers onto their lender's standard variable rate are adding hundreds of pounds to their mortgage costs
Buy to Let borrowers can take advantage of a short-term fixed rate with Nationwide from 2.99% with a product fee of 2% of the total loan amount. Barclays are offering 4.78% with no product fee for Existing Customers looking for a short-term fixed rate. TSB are also offering an Existing Customer Product Transfer Residential fixed rate at 5.70% with no product fee.
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