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Your mortgage matters

In this edition we launch our new customer survey which looks at how the current climate is affecting your finances, specifically your mortgage, savings and protection.

There’s information for borrowers who are paying their lender’s SVR or are stuck in a high fixed rate deal and we've also got some great savings deals if you're looking to looking to get a better return on your cash.

L&C’s customer survey

In the current economic climate we know everyone is looking to make his or her money work harder. We’d like to hear your views on how things are affecting your finances at the moment.

The survey will only take a minute and every respondant can enter our prize draw to win £50 M&S vouchers.

Complete our Survey
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Low mortgage rates - can you get in on the act?

UK Interest rates fell again in February, taking the Bank Rate to an all-time low of just 1%. Great news for new borrowers and people on variable rate deals, but what if you’re already locked into a fixed rate mortgage and have a while before it ends?.

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Is your mortgage lender passing on the Interest rate cuts?

With interest rates falling from 5% in October last year to just 1%, there has been a lot of movement in the Standard Variable Rates (SVRs) offered by mortgage lenders. The difference between the best and the worst rates is now substantial.

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Current Offers from L&C Savings

piggy-bank 3.90% Gross/AER fixed with ICICI. 12 Month bond with ICICI.

3.35% Gross/AER variable with EGG. Includes a bonus for the first 12 months and is only available to new customers

3.1% Gross/AER variable ISA with Scottish widows Available for new investments and ISA transfers Click here

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Money Deals
ICICI 3.90% 12 month fixed rate bond
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Get 3.90% FIXED on your savings with ICICI

Virgin Money Credit Card
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Click here to apply for the Virgin Money credit card

Leisure Deals
Your favourite movies delivered to your home
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Did you miss it at the cinema? Rent it online from LOVEFILM.COM

Gifts for all occasions
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Visit our website for more L&C offers
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Tell a Friend

We know people are always keen to share good news, and now it's even easier to tell your friends about L&C!

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Updates and Calculators
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Best Buys

Here is a selection of this month's best buy mortgage deals

Lender Rate
First Direct 2.89%
First Direct 2.99%
Woolwich 3.99%
Rates correct as at 27/02/2009
more best buys
 
Life Cover

If you’ve recently taken out a new mortgage and need life cover, or if you just need to review your protection needs, then our protection advisers can help. For useful information and tools, see the life section of our website.

How much life cover do you need? Use our calculator to find out.

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House Prices
January Halifax Nationwide
Monthly change +1.9% -1.3%
Annual change -17.2% -16.6%
Av. house price £163,966 £150,501

Why do these figures differ?

Halifax and Nationwide base their house price figures on their own mortgages approved for house purchases. These figures will also differ from others such as the Land Registry's, which are based on completed property transactions.

 
Calculators

Need help with the sums? Here are some useful calculators.

How much can I borrow?
How much will it cost?
How will a rate change affect my payments?
How much stamp duty will I pay?
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