As some lenders increase mortgage rates while others trim them, we look at what’s happening with the best mortgage rates in the UK. Read on for the best mortgage rates currently available, best remortgaging deals, best 5 year fixed rate, Buy To Let mortgage deals, green mortgage deals and more.
The best mortgage rates continue to be a mixed picture this month, with some lenders cutting rates while others increase or hold them, amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates.
When mortgage rates are volatile it’s essential to shop around for the best mortgage deal – and to act fast. If you’re remortgaging, you can do this up to 6 months before your current deal ends.
Buying a house? Here are the current best mortgage rates at different deposit levels for 2 and 5 year fixed rate mortgages and 2 year tracker mortgages. Remortgaging? Jump to the current best mortgage rates for remortgages.
Loan-to-value | 2 year fixed rate (+fee) | 5 year fixed rate (+fee) | 2 year tracker (+fee) |
---|---|---|---|
95% LTV |
4.74% (£749)
|
4.76% (£1,499)
|
4.84% (£-250)
|
90% LTV |
4.27% (£1,499)
|
4.37% (£1,499)
|
4.64% (£999)
|
75% LTV |
3.94% (£1,499)
|
4.01% (£1,499)
|
4.14% (£1,104)
|
60% LTV |
3.82% (£749)
|
3.98% (£490)
|
4.11% (£1,599)
|
The best mortgage rates on fixed deals vary depending on how long you fix for. Here are the best 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rate mortgage deals currently available if you’re buying a house:
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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Santander | 3.82% | £749 | £934 | 6.2% | £11,585 | 60% |
Nationwide | 3.85% | £999 | £938 | 6.2% | £11,751 | 60% |
Halifax | 3.87% | £1,099 | £940 | 6.8% | £11,828 | 60% |
Lloyds | 3.87% | £1,199 | £940 | 6.8% | £11,878 | 60% |
Cumberland | 3.88% | £999 | £941 | 6.6% | £11,792 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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First Direct | 3.93% | £490 | £947 | 5.9% | £11,525 | 60% |
Yorkshire BS | 3.95% | £995 | £949 | 6.2% | £11,721 | 60% |
Halifax | 3.96% | £1,099 | £950 | 6.6% | £11,769 | 60% |
Barclays | 3.97% | £899 | £951 | 5.5% | £11,716 | 60% |
Nationwide | 3.99% | £999 | £954 | 6.1% | £11,777 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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First Direct | 3.98% | £490 | £953 | 5.5% | £11,528 | 60% |
Cumberland | 3.98% | £999 | £953 | 6.0% | £11,630 | 60% |
Nationwide | 3.99% | £999 | £954 | 5.7% | £11,644 | 60% |
Santander | 3.99% | £749 | £954 | 5.7% | £11,594 | 60% |
Natwest | 4.02% | £1,495 | £957 | 5.8% | £11,785 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nationwide | 4.45% | £999 | £1,007 | 5.3% | £12,189 | 60% |
Nationwide | 4.45% | £499 | £1,007 | 5.3% | £12,139 | 75% |
Nationwide | 4.48% | £999 | £1,011 | 5.3% | £12,232 | 75% |
Nationwide | 4.54% | £0 | £1,018 | 5.3% | £12,218 | 60% |
Nationwide | 4.55% | £-500 | £1,019 | 5.3% | £12,182 | 75% |
Considering a variable rate mortgage? Here are the lowest mortgage rates in the UK currently on 2, 3, 5 and 10 year variable rate mortgages if you’re buying a house:
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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Halifax | 4.11% | £1,599 | £968 | 6.9% | £12,410 | 60% |
Santander | 4.14% | £999 | £971 | 6.3% | £12,152 | 60% |
Furness | 4.14% | £1,104 | £971 | 7.4% | £12,204 | 80% |
Nationwide | 4.19% | £999 | £977 | 6.3% | £12,222 | 60% |
HSBC | 4.19% | £999 | £977 | 6.1% | £12,222 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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Newbury | 4.04% | £850 | £959 | 5.6% | £11,797 | 75% |
Beverley BS | 4.54% | £1,445 | £1,018 | 6.7% | £12,699 | 80% |
Newbury | 4.64% | £850 | £1,030 | 5.8% | £12,644 | 85% |
Newbury | 4.74% | £850 | £1,042 | 5.8% | £12,788 | 90% |
Family BS | 5.69% | £1,349 | £1,160 | 7.2% | £14,364 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barclays | 4.60% | £999 | £1,025 | 5.5% | £12,503 | 60% |
Barclays | 5.00% | £999 | £1,074 | 5.6% | £13,083 | 85% |
Barclays | 5.25% | £1,749 | £1,104 | 5.7% | £13,603 | 75% |
Hanley Economic | 5.29% | £0 | £1,109 | 6.9% | £13,312 | 60% |
Earl Shilton | 5.54% | £1,350 | £1,141 | 6.9% | £13,957 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Op | 4.59% | £999 | £1,024 | 6.9% | £12,322 | 60% |
First Direct | 4.80% | £490 | £1,049 | 6.5% | £12,608 | 75% |
Co-Op | 4.89% | £999 | £1,060 | 6.9% | £12,756 | 75% |
First Direct | 4.90% | £490 | £1,061 | 6.5% | £12,754 | 90% |
First Direct | 4.90% | £0 | £1,061 | 6.5% | £12,737 | 75% |
These are the current best mortgage rates at different deposit levels for 2 and 5 year fixed rate mortgages and 2 year tracker mortgages if you’re remortgaging.
Loan-to-value | 2 year fixed rate (+fee) | 5 year fixed rate (+fee) | 2 year tracker (+fee) |
---|---|---|---|
95% LTV |
4.80% (£1,536)
|
4.76% (£1,304)
|
4.84% (£59)
|
90% LTV |
4.32% (£1,058)
|
4.36% (£954)
|
4.64% (£999)
|
75% LTV |
3.94% (£1,999)
|
4.02% (£1,499)
|
4.14% (£1,058)
|
60% LTV |
3.88% (£999)
|
3.86% (£1,499)
|
4.11% (£1,499)
|
Remortgaging and looking for a fixed deal? Here are the current best mortgage rates in the UK for 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rate remortgages:
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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Cumberland | 3.88% | £999 | £941 | 6.6% | £11,792 | 60% |
TSB | 3.89% | £1,504 | £942 | 6.8% | £12,058 | 60% |
First Direct | 3.90% | £490 | £943 | 6.0% | £11,565 | 60% |
Natwest | 3.90% | £1,454 | £943 | 6.4% | £12,047 | 60% |
Santander | 3.91% | £1,058 | £944 | 6.3% | £11,863 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Op | 3.92% | £749 | £946 | 6.1% | £11,597 | 60% |
Barclays | 3.95% | £958 | £949 | 5.5% | £11,708 | 60% |
Yorkshire BS | 3.97% | £995 | £951 | 6.2% | £11,748 | 60% |
First Direct | 3.98% | £490 | £953 | 5.9% | £11,594 | 60% |
Nationwide | 3.99% | £808 | £954 | 6.1% | £11,713 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Halifax | 3.86% | £1,499 | £939 | 7.0% | £18,397 | 60% |
Cumberland | 3.98% | £999 | £953 | 6.0% | £11,630 | 60% |
Natwest | 3.98% | £1,454 | £953 | 5.8% | £11,721 | 60% |
First Direct | 3.99% | £490 | £954 | 5.5% | £11,542 | 60% |
Santander | 4.01% | £1,058 | £956 | 5.7% | £11,683 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nationwide | 4.49% | £808 | £1,012 | 5.3% | £12,227 | 60% |
Nationwide | 4.49% | £808 | £1,012 | 5.3% | £12,227 | 75% |
Santander | 4.56% | £1,058 | £1,021 | 5.3% | £12,352 | 60% |
Santander | 4.59% | £1,058 | £1,024 | 5.4% | £12,395 | 75% |
Nationwide | 4.59% | £-191 | £1,024 | 5.4% | £12,270 | 60% |
The best mortgage rate on a 10 year fixed rate mortgage in the UK if you’re remortgaging is from Nationwide at 4.49% (fees £808).
Here are the lowest mortgage rates in the UK on 2, 3, 5 and 10 year variable rate mortgages if you’re remortgaging:
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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Halifax | 4.11% | £1,499 | £968 | 6.9% | £12,360 | 60% |
Furness | 4.14% | £1,058 | £971 | 7.4% | £12,181 | 80% |
Nationwide | 4.19% | £808 | £977 | 6.3% | £12,126 | 60% |
Barclays | 4.21% | £1,058 | £979 | 5.7% | £12,279 | 60% |
Halifax | 4.23% | £1,499 | £982 | 6.9% | £12,528 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newbury | 4.04% | £850 | £959 | 5.6% | £11,797 | 75% |
Newbury | 4.64% | £850 | £1,030 | 5.8% | £12,644 | 85% |
Newbury | 4.74% | £850 | £1,042 | 5.8% | £12,788 | 90% |
Beverley BS | 4.74% | £-141 | £1,042 | 6.8% | £12,458 | 80% |
Family BS | 5.69% | £1,158 | £1,160 | 7.2% | £14,300 | 60% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barclays | 4.60% | £1,058 | £1,025 | 5.5% | £12,515 | 60% |
Barclays | 5.00% | £1,058 | £1,074 | 5.6% | £13,095 | 85% |
Barclays | 5.25% | £1,808 | £1,104 | 5.7% | £13,615 | 75% |
Earl Shilton | 5.54% | £1,659 | £1,141 | 6.9% | £14,019 | 75% |
Earl Shilton | 5.99% | £1,433 | £1,198 | 7.1% | £14,660 | 90% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Op | 4.59% | £999 | £1,024 | 6.9% | £12,322 | 60% |
First Direct | 4.80% | £490 | £1,049 | 6.5% | £12,608 | 75% |
Co-Op | 4.89% | £999 | £1,060 | 6.9% | £12,756 | 75% |
First Direct | 4.90% | £490 | £1,061 | 6.5% | £12,754 | 90% |
First Direct | 4.90% | £0 | £1,061 | 6.5% | £12,737 | 75% |
Whether you’re buying an investment property or remortgaging a Buy to Let you already own, here are the best mortgage rates on Buy to Let mortgages currently available.
Here are the best mortgage rates for 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rate Buy to Let mortgages.
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHL Mortgages | 2.30% | £14,400 | £770 | 7.7% | £16,435 | 75% |
CHL Mortgages | 2.43% | £14,150 | £783 | 7.7% | £16,471 | 75% |
Zephyr | 2.49% | £14,515 | £789 | 7.7% | £16,728 | 75% |
CHL Mortgages | 2.80% | £12,400 | £822 | 7.8% | £16,061 | 75% |
Vida Homeloans | 2.92% | £10,505 | £835 | 7.8% | £15,268 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BM Solutions | 3.44% | £6,100 | £891 | 7.1% | £12,730 | 75% |
BM Solutions | 4.00% | £2,100 | £955 | 7.2% | £12,158 | 75% |
BM Solutions | 4.25% | £1,599 | £984 | 7.3% | £12,340 | 75% |
Accord | 4.39% | £1,745 | £1,000 | 6.3% | £12,586 | 75% |
Bank of Ireland | 4.50% | £995 | £1,013 | 6.5% | £12,492 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virgin Money | 3.75% | £6,000 | £926 | 6.0% | £12,315 | 60% |
Virgin Money | 3.75% | £6,000 | £926 | 6.0% | £12,315 | 75% |
The Mortgage Works | 3.76% | £6,000 | £927 | 6.3% | £12,328 | 55% |
The Mortgage Works | 3.76% | £6,000 | £927 | 6.3% | £12,328 | 65% |
The Mortgage Works | 3.76% | £6,000 | £927 | 6.6% | £12,328 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quantum Mortgages | 6.04% | £4,699 | £1,204 | 7.2% | £15,122 | 65% |
Quantum Mortgages | 6.14% | £4,699 | £1,217 | 7.3% | £15,277 | 75% |
Quantum Mortgages | 6.44% | £4,699 | £1,256 | 7.4% | £15,746 | 80% |
If you’re looking for a variable rate Buy to Let mortgage, here are the best Buy to Let mortgages for 2, 3, 5 and 10 year terms.
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
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HSBC | 4.27% | £1,999 | £986 | 6.9% | £12,834 | 60% |
Landbay | 4.39% | £10,199 | £1,000 | 6.9% | £17,104 | 65% |
HSBC | 4.42% | £1,999 | £1,004 | 6.9% | £13,046 | 65% |
Skipton | 4.48% | £1,495 | £1,011 | 6.2% | £12,880 | 60% |
Fleet | 4.49% | £6,199 | £1,012 | 6.6% | £15,246 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newbury | 4.40% | £950 | £1,002 | 5.7% | £12,335 | 75% |
Newbury | 4.65% | £1,500 | £1,031 | 5.8% | £12,875 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newbury | 4.40% | £950 | £1,002 | 5.5% | £12,208 | 75% |
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Co-Op | 4.74% | £999 | £1,042 | 6.9% | £12,538 | 60% |
Co-Op | 4.84% | £999 | £1,054 | 6.9% | £12,683 | 65% |
Co-Op | 4.99% | £999 | £1,072 | 6.9% | £12,902 | 75% |
Fleet | 5.25% | £4,199 | £1,104 | 7.0% | £13,393 | 75% |
Hanley Economic | 5.30% | £0 | £1,111 | 8.0% | £13,327 | 75% |
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Here are the best mortgage rates currently available if you’re a first time buyer with a high LTV, if you’re looking for an offset mortgage or a green mortgage.
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bank of Ireland | 4.29% | £995 | £989 | 6.7% | £12,360 | 89% |
Co-Op | 4.29% | £749 | £989 | 6.4% | £12,237 | 90% |
Halifax | 4.30% | £1,099 | £990 | 6.9% | £12,426 | 90% |
Lloyds | 4.30% | £1,199 | £990 | 6.9% | £12,476 | 90% |
Furness | 4.32% | £749 | £992 | 7.4% | £12,280 | 90% |
If you’ve got savings, could you use them to offset the amount of interest you pay on your mortgage? Here are the best offset mortgage rates available this month:
Lender | Initial Rate | Fees | Monthly payment | APRC | Annual Cost | Max LTV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yorkshire BS | 4.29% | £995 | £989 | 6.5% | £12,360 | 60% |
Yorkshire BS | 4.36% | £995 | £997 | 6.5% | £12,459 | 75% |
Yorkshire BS | 4.44% | £995 | £1,006 | 6.0% | £12,274 | 60% |
Yorkshire BS | 4.46% | £995 | £1,009 | 6.0% | £12,302 | 75% |
Yorkshire BS | 4.46% | £995 | £1,009 | 6.5% | £12,601 | 80% |
If you’ve looked into and then dismissed green mortgages in the past, you may want to take another look.
We’ve seen green mortgages become more competitive in recent years in the UK, often offering the best mortgage rates on the market to those who qualify for them. And we expect this direction of travel to continue.
Here’s one of the best green mortgages this month.
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The trend we’ve seen in recent weeks of some lenders increasing rates on fixed deals while others cut them has continued, with Santander and HSBC tweaking some fixed mortgage rates upwards, while Skipton Building Society and Principality Building Society have nudged some rates downwards.
However, on average, fixed rate mortgage deals have got more expensive month-on-month for the first time since February, new figures show.
Average rates on two and five year fixed rate mortgage deals both rose by 0.02% to 4.98% and 5.02% respectively in October, according to Moneyfacts. While the increases are small, it’s an unwelcome direction of travel for mortgage borrowers who were hoping for rates to continue to fall this year, following the Bank of England’s interest rates cuts.
The moves come amid predictions that further interest rates cuts in the UK may be delayed due to persistent inflationary pressures.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said “we are not out of the woods yet” on inflation, so “any future cuts will need to be made gradually and carefully”.
David Hollingworth from mortgage broker L&C says: “We are seeing a mixed bag of rate changes now. Plenty of rates are still being edged higher but on the plus side there have also been examples of lenders looking to improve some rates. Given the general increase in fixes over recent weeks that may just be lenders readjusting and finding the right price point, as the market steadies.”
KEY INFORMATION
When there’s volatility in the mortgage market, it’s more important than ever to shop around for the best mortgage rates – and to act fast. If you’re remortgaging, you can do this up to 6 months in advance – and you should certainly do it by 3 months before your current deal ends.
You can apply for a mortgage and lock in a rate then keep it under review with our partners at L&C to make sure you don’t miss out on a better mortgage rate before you need to switch. Get in touch online or on the phone today to kick things off.
The easiest way to do this is to use L&C’s Rate Check service – this free service has saved customers nearly £27 million this year to date. Plus, L&C are fee-free, unlike many brokers which charge fees that can amount to thousands of pounds. So you may save even more.
When you’re considering your remortgage options, while the mortgage rates is obviously a key factor, when you’re looking at the best mortgage rates remember to look at the whole picture including any mortgage fees so you can find the cheapest mortgage deal overall.
But don’t worry, a fee-free mortgage broker will do the calculations for you to find the best mortgage deals available.
Experts aren’t currently expecting the best mortgage rates in the UK to come down much further in 2025 due to the reduced likelihood of a further interest rates cut this year.
But it’s very difficult to make an accurate mortgage rate forecast as this depends on numerous factors. Read more in our guide on Mortgage rate predictions.
The average standard variable rate in October 2025 in the UK is 7.42%. The standard variable rate is the default rate you’ll roll onto when your mortgage deal ends. But SVRs vary widely by lender. For example Newcastle Building Society’s SVR is currently 6.50% while Aldermore’s SVR is 8.83%. Read more in our guide Should you ditch your Standard Variable Rate mortgage?
So while the best mortgage rates on offer this month may seem high compared to what has been available in recent years, your lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR) could be significantly higher.
If your current mortgage deal ends in the next six months you should act now to find the best mortgage deals. When it comes to finding the best mortgage rates this month, here’s our advice:
Get fee free mortgage advice from our partners at L&C. Use the online mortgage finder or speak to an advisor today.
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This depends on what type of mortgage you have.
Mortgage type | What happens if the base rate changes |
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Tracker mortgage | Most trackers track the Bank of England base rate. So an increase to the base rate means your monthly mortgage payments will increase. And if the base rate decreases, so will your mortgage payments. |
Discount rate mortgages | Your rate is a discount on the lender’s own standard variable rate (SVR). If the base rate changes, your lender can decide whether to pass on any or all of the increase/ decrease. |
Fixed rate mortgage | Nothing. You will only see a change in your repayments when your fixed term ends. |
Standard variable rate | Your lender sets the amount you pay. If the base rate changes the lender can decide whether to pass on any or all of the increase/ decrease. These mortgages can be extremely expensive. |
Yes. If your current mortgage deal ends in the next 6 months, and certainly if it ends in the next 3 months, you should start the remortgage process now to secure a rate. You can then use L&C’s Rate Check service to keep the rate under review in case a better rate comes up before you need to switch.
Being ready with your next move before your current deal comes to an end also means you’ll avoid your mortgage rolling onto your lender’s Standard Variable Rate which are averaging an eye-watering 7.42%. Read our guide Should I remortgage now?
The best mortgage deals in the UK are not only about the best mortgage rates, you need to consider whether the mortgage term is right for you, arrangement fees and more.
To get a better idea of the best mortgage for you and the cheapest mortgage rates in the UK, use the online mortgage service provided by fee-free mortgage brokers L&C.
L&C can find the best mortgage rates for you over the phone, or you can do it yourself in real-time online. Whichever you choose they can help search the market to find you the best mortgage deals available, see if you qualify and even help you apply online, doing all the legwork to get you your mortgage offer.
It’s possible to get a mortgage without a deposit, these are called 100% mortgages. But by saving a deposit of at least 5% and ideally at least 10% you’ll have access to more lenders and usually better mortgage rates too.
While the best mortgage rates are usually reserved for people with a deposit of at least 40%. This may be a cash deposit if you’re buying your first home or this could be equity in your home if you’re remortgaging.
Here’s an example of how much you’ll pay on a mortgage if you have a 40% deposit compared to if you have a 10% deposit. These examples are based on the best mortgage rates when taking out a £200,000 2 year fixed rate mortgage over 30 years.
Deposit amount | Best mortgage rate | Monthly mortgage payment |
40% | 3.82% | £934 |
10% | 4.29% | £989 |
However, these examples only take into account the mortgage rate, not any fees you may pay like arrangement fees. To get a better understanding of the overall costs, speak to a mortgage broker who will crunch the numbers for you.
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This depends on the rate you’re currently paying vs the best mortgage rates you can get today.
LTV stands for loan-to-value, and tells you what percentage of the home’s value is borrowed. The best mortgage rates are usually available to those with an LTV of 60% or lower.
This is how fixed rate mortgages compare to tracker mortgages, discounted variable rate mortgages and standard variable rate mortgages:
Type of mortgage | How it works |
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Fixed rate mortgage | Pay a fixed rate during your initial term, usually 2, 3, 5 or 10 years. Your monthly mortgage payments won’t increase if interest rates rise, but you won’t pay less if they fall either. |
Tracker mortgages | The rate you pay goes up and down in line with the base rate. So if the Bank of England cuts interest rates, your mortgage payments will go down. But if it hikes interest rates, your mortgage payments will go up. |
Discounted variable rate mortgages | Discounted variable rate mortgages track under the lender’s standard variable rate. So your rate may go up or down, depending on any changes the lender makes to its standard variable rate. |
Standard variable rate | Your lender sets the mortgage rate you pay. If the base rate changes the lender can decide whether to pass on any or all of the increase/ decrease. These mortgages can be extremely expensive. |
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At HomeOwners Alliance the best mortgage rates in our tables are from fee-free mortgage brokers L&C and updated regularly. These best mortgage rates do not take into account fees and are for illustration only. The average mortgage rate figures we use are from sources including Rightmove and Moneyfacts.
Five year fixed rate mortgages have the benefit of having certainty over your payments for the next five years. But it could mean you miss out on better mortgage deals in the meantime. So it’s a good idea to chat through your options with a fee-free mortgage broker – they’ll explain the best mortgage rates available too.
On 18 October 2025, the current average mortgage interest rate on a 2 year fixed rate mortgage at 60% LTV is 3.99%. In comparison, the best mortgage rates are lower. The best rate on a 2 year fixed rate mortgage in October 2025 is Santander’s 2 year fixed rate mortgage at 3.82% (Max LTV 60%, fee £1,749). Purchases only.
If you’re looking at the current best mortgage rates in the UK, choosing between a fixed and variable deal such as a tracker mortgage can be a tough decision when interest rates are expected to fall. Read our guide on Understanding mortgage types and what one you need.
To check when your current fixed rate mortgage finishes, you’ll need to check your paperwork or contact your lender. It’s a good idea to start the remortgage process up to 6 months before the end of your current deal.
Start by using our Best Estate Agent Finder tool, which compares fees, the average time to sell a property like yours, how often they achieve the asking price and how successful they are at selling similar homes. You may consider using an online agent. Check out our online estate agent comparison table.
You can’t make a full mortgage application until you’ve had an offer accepted on a house but you can get a ‘mortgage in principle‘ before finding a house.
With mortgage brokers L&C, you can get a personalised Decision in Principle in a matter of minutes. And unlike some other lenders, it won’t impact your credit score.
When you remortgage the lender carries out a mortgage valuation. But how do you know that paper based survey is accurate? It’s a good idea to also get your own online instant house valuation for free, and then if you’ve had work done to your home an estate agents valuation too. See how to value my property before remortgaging for more information.
Not sure what some of the terms mean? Here’s a quick guide to the most common mortgage phrases you’ll come across when comparing the best mortgage rates.
Term | What it is |
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Standard Variable Rate | The default rate you move onto when your mortgage deal ends. Usually higher and more expensive than a fixed mortgage or tracker deal. |
ERC (Early Repayment Charge) | A fee charged by lenders if you remortgage or pay off your mortgage early, or make overpayments above your allowance during your fixed term. |
LTV (Loan to Value) | The percentage of the property’s value you borrow. For example, a £180,000 mortgage on a £200,000 property is 90% LTV. |
APRC (Annual Percentage Rate of Charge) | The total annual cost of your mortgage over its lifetime, including interest and fees, expressed as a percentage. Useful for comparing the best mortgage rates. |
Base rate | The interest rate set by the Bank of England. |
Initial interest rate | The interest rate you’ll be charged for the set period at the start of your mortgage. |
Initial rate period | The length of your fixed or variable rate mortgage deal before you switch to the standard variable rate. |
Mortgage term | The full length of your mortgage, including any introductory term. |
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