Bristol & West launches two capped offset mortgages

Brokers clients can choose either:

- 4.89% (BBR +0.89%) for term capped at 5.89%

OR

- 4.99% (BBR + 0.99%) for term capped at 5.99% with free legals for remortgagers and free valuation

Given the widely predicted view that interest rates will continue to rise, brokers clients may have concerns that they will be unable to meet their mortgage payments. A capped rate mortgage can help to alleviate these fears as the rate is guaranteed not to rise above the capped level until June 2006.

Bristol & West Mortgages is offering these highly competitive rates with all of the benefits of an offset mortgage. Available up to 90% LTV, it is among the few fully flexible capped rate products in the market. Overpayments, underpayments and payment holidays are just some of the benefits of offsetting and brokers clients can borrow back overpayments at the original mortgage rate. Interest is calculated on a daily basis to ensure that borrowers get the most of any payment they make.

The new mortgages will emphasise the benefits of offsetting, making savings work more efficiently as borrowers will benefit from paying savings into their Offset account. By doing this, customers can either maintain current mortgage repayments, reducing their overall mortgage term and saving thousands in mortgage interest, or can reduce their monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers have immediate access to their savings so that they are able to withdraw savings at their convenience.

Bob Stanworth, Senior Product Manager for Bristol & West Mortgages said: “This offers brokers clients two exceptionally competitive rates, with the added benefits of offsetting and peace of mind.”

Brokers interested in finding out more about Bristol & West’s new range of mortgage offers should call Bristol & West on 0117 943 7755. Information can also be found on the website at:

www.bristolandwest4brokers.co.uk