Nationwide Building Society has announced a major reduction in selected mortgage rates, set to take effect from today, Friday, 13 September 2024. The cuts, which reach up to 0.25 percentage points, are primarily aimed at first-time buyers, with further reductions available for new and existing customers moving home. These changes underline Nationwide’s commitment to supporting homebuyers in an increasingly competitive market, especially during challenging economic times.
Significant Rate Reductions for First-Time Buyers
First-time buyers will see some of the most substantial reductions, with rates lowered across two, three, and five-year fixed-rate products up to 95% loan-to-value (LTV). The standout changes include:
- Two-Year Fixed Rate at 75% LTV: Now available at 4.49% with a £999 fee, reflecting a reduction of 0.05%.
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 90% LTV: Reduced to 5.04% with a £999 fee, down by 0.10%.
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Now set at 5.44% with a £999 fee, the largest reduction of 0.25%.
- Five-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Reduced to 5.04% with a £999 fee, down by 0.10%.
These rate reductions come at a crucial time, providing much-needed relief and greater affordability for those looking to step onto the property ladder for the first time. With housing costs high and affordability tight, these cuts will help new buyers secure their dream homes with more manageable monthly payments.
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New and Existing Home Movers to Benefit
In addition to the support for first-time buyers, Nationwide is extending rate cuts to those moving home, including both new and existing customers. New customers moving home will see reductions of up to 0.23% across two, three, and five-year fixed-rate deals at 90% and 95% LTV. Key examples include:
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 90% LTV: Now available at 5.04% with a £999 fee, reflecting a reduction of 0.06%.
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Slashed to 5.37% with a £999 fee, marking a substantial reduction of 0.23%.
- Five-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Reduced to 5.04% with a £999 fee, down by 0.05%.
Existing customers moving home are not left behind, with similar reductions of up to 0.23%. Highlights include:
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 80% LTV: Now set at 4.59% with a £999 fee, down by 0.11%.
- Three-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Cut to 5.37% with a £999 fee, reduced by 0.23%.
- Five-Year Fixed Rate at 95% LTV: Now 5.04% with a £999 fee, down by 0.05%.
These rate cuts ensure that existing Nationwide customers continue to benefit from competitive deals that are on par with or even better than those available to new customers.
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Nationwide Lowers Early Repayment Charges
In a further boost for borrowers, Nationwide is also reducing selected early repayment charges (ERCs) by up to 1%. This move offers more flexibility for those who may wish to switch deals or repay their mortgages early, providing greater peace of mind in a dynamic housing market.
Expert Insights and Advice
Henry Jordan, Director of Home at Nationwide Building Society, said: “These latest reductions will ensure that we have some of the most competitive rates on the market with a particular focus on supporting first-time buyers in what remains a challenging environment.”
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