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Caitlyn Eastell

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Published: 29/05/2025
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Last updated: 29 May 2025 at 09:20

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

Moneybox

This week, Moneybox has reduced the rate on its Moneybox Cash ISA. Despite this, the deal continues to hold the market-leading position when compared against its peers. It now pays an attractive 5.46%, however, it does include a 1.51% bonus for the first three months, so it is important savers review the rate when this expires.

Savers searching for a competitive headline rate to build their tax-free savings may find this an enticing option as they have instant access to their cash. However, it is crucial that consumers consider their withdrawals carefully as the rate drops significantly to just 0.75% if four or more withdrawals are made.

In more positive news, further additions are permitted at any time into the account and investors can choose to split their Cash ISA savings across multiple ISAs within Moneybox’s range. On assessment, this deal earns an Excellent Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 29/05/2025

  • Moneybox - Moneybox Cash ISA
    • Rate: 5.46% gross / 5.46% AER payable on anniversary (includes a 1.51% bonus for three months)
    • Notice / term: None
    • Minimum opening amount: £500
    • Maximum investment amount: ISA allowance
    • Access: Permitted. Lower rate of 0.75% gross/AER paid if more than three withdrawals made per 12-month period
    • Further additions: Permitted
    • Transfers in: Permitted. Accepts Cash, Stocks and Shares, Help to Buy and Innovative Finance ISAs
    • Transfers out: Permitted
    • Opening account: Online and via mobile app
    • Managing account: Online and via mobile app
    • Other information: Minimum applicant age 18. Investors can choose to split their Cash ISA savings across multiple ISAs within Moneybox’s range.

Mortgages

HSBC

HSBC has refreshed its mortgage range with increases across most of its fixed products. The two-year deal at 95% loan-to-value has seen a slight 0.08% uplift and is now priced at 5.05% until 30 August 2027.

Borrowers looking for an attractive deal and low upfront costs may find this deal enticing as it continues to be fee-free and offers a generous incentive package which includes a free valuation and £500 cashback. Overall, this product earns an Excellent Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 29/05/2025

  • HSBC – Two-year fixed rate mortgage, 95% loan-to-value
    • Rate: 5.05% fixed until 31 August 2027 before reverting to 6.74%
    • APRC: 6.6%
    • Product fee: None
    • Maximum loan-to-value: 95%
    • Available to: House purchase customers
    • Incentives: Free valuation. £500 cashback for first-time buyers or £250 cashback for second-time buyers.
    • Flexible features: Allows overpayments
    • Lending area: Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

    Representative example: £200,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at 5.05% fixed for 27 months reverting to 6.74% variable for term. 27 monthly payments of £1175.01 and 273 monthly payments of £1365.98. Total amount payable £404,782.81 includes loan amount, interest of £204,638, valuation fees of £0 and product fees of £0. The overall cost for comparison is 6.6% APRC representative.

Buy-to-let

NatWest

NatWest has increased rates across its buy-to-let range by up to 0.30% this week. Its two-year deal at 75% loan-to-value has seen a smaller 0.10% cut and is now priced at 4.78% until 31 August 2027.

The deal is available for house purchase customers with a 25% deposit and comes with an attractive free valuation incentive. Adding to its appeal, there are no product fees attached. Despite the rise, this deal continues to sit among the best in its sector and earns an Excellent Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 29/05/2025

  • NatWest – Two-year fixed rate mortgage, 75% loan-to-value
    • Rate: 4.78% fixed until 31 August 2027 before reverting to 7.24%
    • APRC: 7.0%
    • Product fee: None
    • Maximum loan-to-value: 75%
    • Available to: House purchase customers
    • Incentives: Free valuation
    • Flexible features: Allows overpayments
    • Lending area: Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Online exclusive deal.

    Representative example: £170,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at 4.78% fixed for 27 months reverting to 7.24% variable for term. 27 monthly payments of £677.17 and 273 monthly payments of £1025.67. Total amount payable £468,416.50 includes loan amount, interest of £298,292, valuation fees of £75 and product fees of £0. The overall cost for comparison is 7.0% APRC representative.

Skipton Building Society

This week, Skipton Building Society has refreshed its buy-to-let range, including its variable tracker rate offerings. The two-year deal at 60% loan-to-value has seen the largest cut, by 0.14% to 5.05%.

Landlords will find a free valuation incentive is included and, for remortgage customers, free legal fees. The product fee of £745 can also be added to the advance of the mortgage, which may attract those looking to save on the upfront cost. Overall, the deal earns an Excellent Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 29/05/2025

  • Skipton Building Society – Two-year variable tracker rate mortgage, 60% loan-to-value
    • Rate: 5.05% variable (collared at 3.00%) for two years before reverting to 6.54% Variable
    • APRC: 6.5%
    • Product fee: £745
    • Maximum loan-to-value: 60%
    • Available to: Second-time buyers and remortgage customers
    • Incentives: Free valuation and, for those remortgaging, free legal fees
    • Flexible features: Allows overpayments
    • Lending area: Great Britain.

    Representative example: £170,000 mortgage over 25 years initially at a tracker rate of 5.05% variable for 24 months reverting to 6.54% variable for term. 24 monthly payments of £715.42 and 276 monthly payments of £926.50. Total amount payable £443,760.08 includes loan amount, interest of £272,884, valuation fees of £26 and product fees of £745. The overall cost for comparison is 6.5% APRC representative.

Loans

M&S Bank

The latest update from M&S Bank sees a rate reduction on its Personal Loan for amounts between £7,500 and £20,000. This rate reduction, to 5.9% APR, improves its position within its sector and makes borrowing between these amounts cheaper. Adding to its appeal, the loan allows overpayments to be made without an early repayment charge. Overall, the product earns an Outstanding Moneyfacts product rating.

 

Last updated: 29/05/2025

  • M&S Bank – Unsecured Personal Loan
    • Representative APR: 5.9%
    • Loan period: Rate shown is based on a term of 60 months for a £7,500 borrowing
    • Application available: Online and by phone

    Representative example: Based on a loan of £7,500 at 5.90% per annum fixed. Representative 5.9% APR. Total amount repayable £8,182.80 at £227.30 per month for 36 months.

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