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Natwest 'Advantage Gold' mortgage rate

Hi, I have a fixed rate of 6.29% (coming to an end) on a mortgage. However, we were not advised 5 years ago that there was a significant lower rate (around 0.5% less) if you had an 'Advantage Gold' account with them. My wife has had this account for over 10 years and is certain this wasn't discussed. If the 6.24% was sold as a normal rate, and not at the 'Advantage Gold' rate, can I claim back money?

Any thoughts are greatly welcomed. Thanks.

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  • Thrugelmir
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    If you are sure of your facts. Then start by making an appointment with the bank to discuss the matter.

    A product merely being available doesn't tell the whole story.
  • kingstreet
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    6.29% to 6.24%?

    It's 0.05% not 0.5%.

    Did you tell them the type of account you had at the time?
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • hcb42
    hcb42 Posts: 5,962 Forumite
    I dont think it would be worth the time or effort tbh
  • kingstreet wrote: »
    6.29% to 6.24%?

    It's 0.05% not 0.5%.

    Did you tell them the type of account you had at the time?

    Sorry, my typo. 6.24 should be 6.29%.

    The current difference between what I have been quoted on and the gold benefit is 0.56%. I did call Natwest yesterday and didn't get a clear explanation. Nor could they confirm whether the 6.29% was the normal or gold rate. This kind of lead me to believe there could be something in it?
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