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.
Fixed rates have already climbed nearly a full point this year
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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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Lender has now increased rates for a second consecutive week, with the latest round pushing some products up by as much as 0.20%
