Woolwich: New 10-year fixed-rate mortgage
Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 15:59
Woolwich is launching a new ten-year fixed rate mortgage at 5.29 per cent.
The mortgage is aimed at those remortgaging with substantial equity behind them as its loan-to-value rate stands at 60 per cent.
Fees of £995 also apply.
Overpayment of five per cent a year is allowed without charges – and early repayment fees stand at six per cent.
Payment holiday options also exist and the mortgage is fully portable.
Andy Gray, head of mortgages for the Woolwich, said: "The mortgage market is hugely uncertain at the moment and lenders are continually re-pricing products.
"However, the long-term swap market has steadied at lower levels and we have been able to put together a long-term product at an historically very competitive rate."
He added: "With the government looking to encourage longer term fixes, and with consumers looking to avoid short term volatility, we expect this product to be popular with borrowers.
"If nothing else it will certainly show whether consumers have an appetite to fix over the longer term, as the rate is hugely competitive."