Mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up
- Mortgage rates have dropped below 4%, providing opportunities for homebuyers, as reported by Barclays and Santander UK.
- Barclays introduced a five-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.99% with a fee of £899, requiring a 40% deposit, which applies to both new and existing Premier customers.
- Santander UK announced four new products at 3.99%, requiring a 40% deposit and includes two and five-year fixed-rate deals for home purchase and remortgaging.
- The Bank of England's recent rate cut seems to have sparked competition among lenders, prompting a shift in mortgage rates below 4%.
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