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Caitlyn Eastell

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Published: 06/11/2025
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Last updated: 6 November 2025 at 09:10

The Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market, ranging from mortgages to savings accounts. This week I've analysed the following deals, along with their perks.

Savings

Monument Bank

Monument Bank has increased the rate on its 12 Month Fixed Term Deposit. The account now pays 4.47%, which takes the market-leading position when compared against its peers.

Savers looking for a guaranteed return may find this appealing; however, they must be comfortable with the fixed term as earlier access is not permitted. Investors will need to deposit at least £25,000 but further additions are permitted for 14 days from the account opening via a nominated account. This account earns an Excellent Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 06/11/2025

  • Monument Bank – 12 Month Fixed Term Deposit
    • Rate: 4.47% gross / 4.47% AER payable on maturity
    • Notice / term: 12 months
    • Minimum opening amount: £25,000
    • Maximum investment amount: £2 million
    • Access: Not permitted
    • Further additions: Permitted for 14 days from account opening via a nominated account
    • Opening account: Via its mobile app
    • Managing account: Via its mobile app
    • Other information: Minimum applicant age 18.

Mortgages

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society has reduced most of its fixed rate offerings, by up to 0.25%. One deal to benefit from a slightly smaller cut is the five-year offer at 85% loan-to-value, which is now priced at 4.20%.

Second-time buyers looking to keep costs low will be pleased to note there is no fee to pay and there is also a free valuation incentive. Also, buyers with qualifying ‘green’ homes could even earn up to £500 cashback. Overall, this product becomes a Moneyfacts Best Buy and earns an Outstanding Moneyfacts product rating.

 

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  • Nationwide Building Society – Five-year fixed rate mortgage, 85% loan-to-value
    • Rate: 4.20% fixed rate for five years before reverting to 6.74% 
    • APRC: 5.8%
    • Product fee: None
    • Maximum loan-to-value: 85%
    • Available to: Second-time buyers
    • Incentives: Free valuation. £250 Green Reward for properties with an EPC score of 86 to 91, or £500 Green Reward for properties with an EPC score of 92+.
    • Flexible features: Allows overpayments. Underpayments considered subject to approval and overpayments having been made
    • Lending area: Great Britain and Northern Ireland (excluding Scilly Isles).

    Representative example: £350,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at 4.20% fixed for 60 months reverting to 6.74% variable for term. 60 monthly payments of £1886.30 and 240 monthly payments of £2324.39. Total amount payable £671,081.60 includes loan amount, interest of £321,032, valuation fees of £0 and product fees of £0. The overall cost for comparison is 5.8% APRC representative.

Buy-to-let

Leeds BS

As well as extending selected end dates, Leeds BS has reduced a small selection of its buy-to-let fixed rates by up to 0.20%. One deal to see a slightly smaller 0.11% cut is the two-year fixed rate deal at 60% loan-to-value and is now priced at 4.03% until 29 February 2028.

It continues to charge a £999 product fee and includes a free valuation incentive. Those remortgaging will also receive help towards costs. The reduction in rate plus its incentive package earns this deal an Outstanding Moneyfacts product rating.

 

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  • Leeds BS – Two-year fixed rate mortgage, 60% loan-to-value
    • Rate: 4.03% fixed rate to 29 February 2028 before reverting to 8.04%
    • APRC: 7.6%
    • Product fee: £999
    • Maximum loan-to-value: 60%
    • Available to: Second-time buyers and remortgage customers
    • Incentives: Free valuation for all borrowers, and help towards costs for remortgage customers
    • Flexible features: Allows overpayments
    • Lending area: England, Wales, mainland Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    Representative Example: £170,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at 4.03% fixed for 27 months reverting to 8.04% variable for term. 27 monthly payments of £570.92 and 273 monthly payments of £1139.00. Total amount payable £497,609.84 includes loan amount, interest of £326,362, valuation fees of £0 and product fees of £999. The overall cost for comparison is 7.6% APRC representative.

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