UCB launch fixed rate mortgages

These will replace the existing fixed rate products, which will be withdrawn on the same day. The new rates reflect recent movements in the money markets.

The self-certification mortgages are also launched with a range of new flexible features:

- During the fixed rate period, overpayments of up to £500 per month may be made, rising to an unlimited amount thereafter

- If overpayments have previously been made, underpayments and payment holidays may subsequently be taken

- A drawdown facility is available at the end of the fixed rate period

Self-certification mortgages:

- 2 year fixed rate available at 4.89% (increased by 0.4%)

- 3 year fixed rate available at 5.09% (increased by 0.4%)

- 5 year fixed rate available at 5.29% (increased by 0.3%)

- FlexiPlus variable rate (the rate to which these mortgages revert after the fixed rate period) has been reduced to 5.79%, resulting in an overall decrease in the APR of these products

Buy-to-let mortgages:

- 2 year fixed rate available at 4.89% (increased by 0.4%)

- 5 year fixed rate available at 5.29% (increased by 0.3%)

- Investment Flexible Variable Rate (the rate to which these mortgages revert after the fixed rate period) remains at 5.79%