Skipton cuts new build rates

The new build range to 90% loan-to-value includes 2-year fixes at 2.85% with a £995 fee or 2.89% with no fee and 5-year fixes at 3.79% with a £995 fee and 3.99% with no fee.

Skipton Building Society has cut new build rates and updated its Help to Buy range.

The new build range to 90% loan-to-value includes 2-year fixes at 2.85% with a £995 fee or 2.89% with no fee and 5-year fixes at 3.79% with a £995 fee and 3.99% with no fee.

Kris Brewster, Skipton’s head of products, said: “We believe our new build residential products offer very attractive rates and will help first-time buyers and those looking to move up the housing ladder to realise their dream of moving into a new property.

“All new build applications to Skipton are given a priority underwrite within its specialist underwriting team.

“We are also delighted to offer these redesigned Help to Buy ranges, demonstrating Skipton’s continued commitment to supporting the needs of the new build market.

“We believe this new range offers great value for purchasers and for those wishing to remortgage their existing new home.”

Skipton has made all of its Help to Buy remortgage products fee free while they all include free upfront valuations.