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MSE News: Mortgage lenders cut rates for some after Bank of England base rate decision

Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable rates for existing customers as the dust settles on the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% just days ago. If you're on one of these types of mortgages, here's what's happening to your rate...

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'Mortgage lenders cut rates for some after Bank of England base rate decision – check if yours is changing'

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  • Jemma01
    Jemma01 Posts: 740 Forumite
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    That's interesting, I thought all banks dropped the rate immediately. I was contemplating between HSBC and Halifax, having to wait for Halifax until 1st of Feb would have bothered me. That's 6 weeks difference.
    HSBC seems to do many things faster, like calculating the interest and putting it in the account within 2hrs of the payment day. 
    I'm FTB, not an expert, all my comments are from personal experience and not a professional advice.
    Mortgage debt start date 11/2024 = 175k (5.19%)... Q1/2026 = PAID (3.94%)
  • Stevepd
    Stevepd Posts: 67 Forumite
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    Santander cuts their rate on the 3rd January (stated on their website). Holding out to see what my renewal will be...
  • superM
    superM Posts: 492 Forumite
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    edited 3 January at 12:22PM
    Stevepd said:
    Santander cuts their rate on the 3rd January (stated on their website). Holding out to see what my renewal will be...
    I am with NatWest my deal ends on 30/04.  I locked a fixed 2 years at 4.04% no fee yesterday.  I hope the rate will reduce from now to April.  

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