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.
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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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