HSBC announces further rate reduction on variable rate mortgages
These changes mean:
- HSBC UK’s residential Standard Variable Rate reduces from 3.69% to 3.54%.
- HSBC UK’s Buy to Let Standard Variable Rate is cut from 4.75% to 4.60%.
This additional reduction in variable rates follows the introduction of a package of support for customers as they tackle the financial impact of Covid-19. That package includes short term support through reduced or deferred payments for mortgages, with longer term support through extending the remaining term of their mortgage, switching rates or switching part or all to interest-only mortgage arrangements. We have now also added the option of a mortgage payment holidays, which was not previously a feature on our mortgages.
Michelle Andrews, HSBC UK’s Head of Buying a Home, said: “These are unprecedented and challenging times, with the landscape changing significantly on a daily basis. There are a great number of unknowns across may parts of our lives at the moment, and for those concerned about their finances it can be a particularly stressful time.
“We are here for our customers to help them through these difficult times. Reducing the rate of our SVR and tracker rate mortgages will provide additional relief for those on variable rate mortgages.”
Michelle Andrews continued: “HSBC UK’s mortgage rates remain some of the lowest on the market, including our Standard Variable Rate, maintaining our commitment to offer great value for all new and existing customers.”
These changes, for new and existing borrowers, will come into effect from 1 April 2020 for standard variable rates and within 24 hours for tracker rates. We will be writing to those customers whose mortgage rate will be changing, with details of the change in payment in line with their mortgage terms and conditions.
There are no changes to our current range of savings products, although these are under review.
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