Halifax cuts mortgage rates

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Halifax has cut product rates across first-time buyer, home mover, Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and remortgage products by up to 0.25 percentage points.

New two-year fixed rate for first-time buyer and home mover products:

  • 60-75% LTV 2 year fixed rate products have been reduced by up to 0.2 percentage points with rates from 1.79% (£1,995 fee)
  • 75-85% LTV 2 year fixed rate products have been reduced by 0.1 percentage points with rates from 2.59% (£495 fee)

Two-year fixed rate products for Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee Scheme:

90-95% LTV 2 year fixed rate products have been reduced by 0.2 percentage points with rates from 4.99% (£495 fee)

Two-year fixed rate products for remortgage customers:

New 75-85% LTV two year fixed rate products now available from 2.59% (£495 fee)

Craig McKinlay, mortgages director at Halifax, said: “Halifax is committed to helping Britain prosper and providing great service and competitive products to our customers.

“In addition to our current £500 cashback offer, these rate reductions will further support first-time buyers trying to buy their first home; home movers who are looking to move up the housing ladder; and customers who want to release equity to carry out repairs or improvements to their property.”

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