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Earn A Summer Cash Bonus Of £175 By Switching To NatWest

3 days ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

The latest bank to launch a current account switch incentive, NatWest is offering £175 in cash to eligible customers. Competition in the current account switching market is hotting up after NatWest and its sister brand, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), launched a new switching bonus yesterday (24 June).
Positive Changes For Landlords In The Buy-To-Let Market

4 days ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

A record high number of buy-to-let mortgage deals coupled with lower interest rates is encouraging for landlords. Current and prospective landlords have more buy-to-let mortgage deals to choose from, as the number of fixed and variable deals on the market rose from 3,926 at the start of May to 4,144 at the start of June, according to the most recent analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Bank of England Applies Brakes and Holds Base Rate at 4.25%

1 week ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

As inflation remains well above the Bank’s 2% target. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held off making any further changes to the base rate and instead announced today the UK’s central interest rate will be maintained at its current level of 4.25%. Concern global tariff turmoil would stunt economic growth paved the way for a 0.25 percentage point reduction last month.
Cost Of Credit Card Borrowing Increases To Record High

1 week ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

But savvy borrowers could avoid higher costs by taking advantage of longer interest-free periods. Using a credit card for your spending has become more expensive as the average purchase annual percentage rate (APR), which includes the cost of interest and any card fees, rose to 35.7% APR in June 2025. This is the highest this figure has been since at least June 2006 when Moneyfacts’ records began, according to data from the most recent Moneyfacts UK Unsecured Lending Trends Treasury Report.
Number Of Savings Accounts And Providers Reaches Record High

1 week ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

As average savings rates decline across the board despite greater competition. Savers have a record number of brands to consider after two providers rejoined the market in May, the latest Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report revealed. This saw the total number of savings providers rise to 153 as of the beginning of June. What’s more, the number of products (including ISAs) for savers to choose from also increased – reaching a new record high of 2,235 as of the start of this month.
Mortgage Rates Continue To Fall, But Lenders Act Cautiously

2 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

Meanwhile, mass repricing caused product choice and shelf-life to dip. Mortgage rates declined throughout May for a fourth consecutive month, data from the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report revealed. Although undoubtedly a relief for the millions of borrowers with fixed deals set to end this year, lenders appeared to adopt a more cautious approach when repricing their fixed products, as average rates dropped by a smaller margin than seen in previous months.
How Much Money Can You Gift? Tax-Free Rules To Know About

3 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

At a glance Individuals have a range of allowances that allow them to gift a certain amount tax-free each year. Inheritance Tax (IHT) may need to be paid if the donor dies within seven years of making a gift. It may be worth seeking professional advice if you’re unsure about the tax implications of gifting cash or other assets. Many people want to gift cash to their loved ones, whether that’s to help pay for a house deposit, a wedding or university fees, for example.
Building Societies “Working Hard” To Support First-Time Buyers

3 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

Mutual lenders offer lower-than-average interest rates and innovative deals to help new buyers get on the property ladder. While mortgage rates have been on a downwards trend in recent months, it continues to be a challenging market for those looking to take their first steps into homeownership.
What Is An Offset Mortgage?

3 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Leanne Macardle |James Brooks

At a glance This kind of mortgage will ‘offset’ the amount you owe on your mortgage against any savings you haveIt could be a great option for people who are earning much less interest on their savings than the amount being charged on their mortgageHowever, your savings balance will not grow, something very important to remember if you rely on an income from your savings pot For some homeowners, offset mortgages could be a great way to save money on their borrowing.
Nationwide Customers To Be Rewarded £100 In Time For Summer

4 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

Members can also earn an additional £200 with a new, exclusive current account switching deal. Nationwide BS customers are set to be £100 better off in time for summer after the building society announced it’s rolling out its third Fairer Share Payment from next month. The mutual has a history of distributing some of its earnings among eligible members; this latest payment comes as it reported pre-tax profits rose to £2.3 billion in the year to 31 March.