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Skipton relaunches new range of fixed-rate mortgages

25-Jan-2007

Skipton Building Society has announced a decision to relaunch its range of two, three, five and seven year fixed-rate mortgages, potentially benefiting first time buyers.

The lender's fixed-rate range may be suitable for first time buyers looking to insulate themselves against future interest rate rises, with interest rates from 5.34 per cent.

The range of products features a loan-to-value of between 75 per cent and 95 per cent.

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"With the Bank of England's base rate steadily rising, the majority of borrowers are still looking to secure their monthly repayments by choosing a fixed-rate mortgage," said Colin Dale, heading of lending at Skipton.

"For most first time buyers it is already an uphill struggle to get onto the property ladder," he added.

A higher lending charge will be applied for all borrowing above 90 per cent.

Skipton Building Society offers a range of mortgages for first time buyers and repeat purchasers, including variable-rate and buy-to-let packages.

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