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Leeds Building Society announces new fixed-rate mortgage

23-Mar-2007

In news which may be of interest to would-be first time buyers, Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new self-certification fixed-rate mortgage.

Available to both first time buyers and repeat purchasers and fixed for a period of three-years, the new mortgage offers an interest rate of 5.79 per cent during the fixed period and is available for mortgages up to £300,000.

To find out more about this mortgage and other mortgages for first time buyers, click here.

Consumers opting for this mortgage will find it free of a higher lending charge.

"The take up on our self-cert mortgages has been excellent and the products, combined with the service we offer, confirms that clients like what we are offering," reports Karen Wint, head of marketing & PR at Leeds Building Society.

"This product allows … even greater choice and the ability to budget," she added.

Leeds Building Society was formally created in 1875.

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