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Barclays joins mortgage rate battle with sub-5% offerings

EditorNikhilesh Pawar
Published 16/11/2023, 15:16
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LONDON - Barclays (LON:BARC) has stepped into the competitive mortgage landscape with new rates aimed at homeowners and buyers, joining a slew of lenders offering sub-5% deals. Starting from tomorrow, November 17, Barclays will provide a remortgage option at 4.98% with a £999 fee for those possessing 40% home equity. Additionally, a home purchasing rate of 4.8% with an £899 fee is available for buyers with at least a 40% deposit.

This move comes as part of a broader trend observed over the past week, where major players like Nationwide, Halifax, and HSBC (LON:HSBA) have introduced similar rates under 5%. Data from Moneyfacts.co.uk indicates a significant increase in the availability of such deals, with the number of lenders more than doubling from 13 to 27 since October.

The return of more affordable two-year fixed mortgages below the 5% mark is welcomed by borrowers looking for flexible financing options. Nonetheless, these offers come with certain limitations, prompting experts to advise potential applicants to seek guidance from brokers. The deals are particularly advantageous for those with substantial deposits or equity, which may not extend the same benefits to first-time homebuyers.

Industry experts anticipate that the mortgage rate competition could intensify further. Craig Fish from Lodestone Mortgages & Protection suggests that we might soon see rates fall even lower, potentially leading to a sub-4% five-year fix and two-year rates dropping below 4.5%. This evolving situation promises to create opportunities for borrowers who can meet the criteria of these increasingly competitive mortgage products.

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