RBS increases SVR

The Royal Bank of Scotlandhas announced that its Standard Variable Mortgage Rate would increase by 0.30 per cent to 7.44 per cent.

The rate change is effective from 1 February 2007 for existing customers. The RBS Offset Flexible Mortgage will also increase by 0.30 per cent to 6.20 per cent on the same date.

The change in rates follows a review after the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to increase rates earlier this month.