Those in search for a mortgage may be interested to note that the Co-operative bank has cut its three year fixed mortgage rate to 4.59 per cent.
First time buyers hoping to find a mortgage can apply for a maximum advance of 95 per cent of the property value.
The bank will also refund the cost of a basic valuation fee, will not impose expensive higher lending charges on the mortgage and offers extended income multiples.
Customers hoping to find a remortgage will get their legal and valuation fees from the Co-operative bank completely free.
Sheila Macdonald, chief operating officer, commented: "The recent rate cut was good news for borrowers, especially first time buyers, many of whom have been put off from buying a property by the cost of entering the housing market.
"This new rate will reduce those costs, as well as providing the peace of mind that comes with a low rate fixed for three years."
All Co-operative bank mortgage products offer customers fully flexible mortgage features. Mortgage borrowers can create and make payments into a flexible fund, which can then be used to pay off up to ten per cent of the mortgage balance each year without penalty,
