Exclusive fix from Exclusive Connections

The initial rate is 5.35 per cent, which is followed by the base rate plus one per cent for the remaining term.

It is open to the employed, self-employed and first time buyers. Applicants will be considered with up to three months’ arrears within the last three years. Loans are available up to £150,000 with 95 per cent loan to value, or £450,000 on loans up to 90 per cent loan to value.

Patrick Day, managing director of Exclusive Connections, said: "this is an excellent fixed rate which allows the employed, self-employed and first time buyers to borrow up to £450,000."