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Nationwide Trims Fixed Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.25 Points as Rivals Follow

Cheaper wholesale funding lets lenders nudge prices down for now.

Overview

  • Nationwide, which cut selected two-, three- and five‑year fixes on Friday, lowered its cheapest rate to 4.50%.
  • The reductions go up to 0.25 percentage points, with the largest moves on high loan‑to‑value deals for buyers with small deposits.
  • First‑time buyers get £500 on completion, with up to £500 more for energy‑efficient homes through Nationwide’s Green Reward.
  • Halifax, HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Virgin Money and TSB also reduced prices this week in a wider round of repricing.
  • A typical £250,000 loan over 25 years could cost about £35–£40 less per month, though average fixed rates still sit near 5.7% by Moneyfacts.