Latest news
Stamp Duty and New Build financial incentives
On 3 March, the Government announced that the temporary Stamp Duty £500,000 nil rate band exemption in England and Northern Ireland will be extended until 30 June 2021.
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Released: 04.03.2021
NEW £1,499 fee products and selected rate changes
On Wednesday 24 February, we're reducing selected 2 and 5 year fixed rates.
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Released: 23.02.2021
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 10 February, we're reducing selected 2, 3 and 5 year fixed rates.
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Released: 09.02.2021
Increased maximum term on 90% LTV lending
From Thursday 21 January, we're increasing the maximum loan term at 90% LTV back to 40 years.
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Released: 21.01.2021
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 13 January, we're reducing selected 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates.
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Released: 12.01.2021
Video updates from the team
As we approach the end of the year, it seems appropriate to record and reflect on some of the learnings we've taken from the past few months and discuss the opportunities it has also presented.
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Released: 18.12.2020
Scanned documents
We're able to accept scanned documents for proofs, but did you know there are a range of free scanning apps, such as Adobe Scan* that can also help save you time and improve the accuracy and quality of your case packaging?
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Released: 16.12.2020
Christmas opening hours
Please remember, we’re closed all day on Christmas Eve this year, which includes our admin centres and all our branches. This means that the last day for release of funds and completions before Christmas will be Wednesday 23 December.
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Released: 14.12.2020
Watch our latest economic update
Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, shares his views on the outlook for the UK economy, housing and mortgage markets and interest rates, in this latest economic update video.
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Released: 11.12.2020
Mortgage Solutions news article December 2020
Ian Andrew, Director of Intermediary Relationships talks exclusively to Mortgage Solutions to explain why creating and maintaining strong relationships.
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Released: 11.12.2020
90% LTV mortgages and selected rate changes
We're pleased to confirm that from Tuesday 8 December, house purchase and existing mortgage members looking to move home will now have the same access to 90% LTV mortgages as first time buyers.
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Released: 08.12.2020
Further Advance available from tomorrow
We're pleased to confirm that from tomorrow, Tuesday 1 December, you'll have access to our standard Further Advance range for your clients.
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Released: 30.11.2020
Further Advance for intermediaries
We know how important it is for you to be able to support your clients long term. So, we're pleased to announce that from Tuesday 1 December, you'll have access to our standard Further Advance range for your clients.
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Released: 27.11.2020
Nationwide expands access to 90% LTV to further support the housing market
From the second week of December, the Society will be expanding its lending by making 90% Loan-to-Value (LTV) loans available for house purchase and for existing mortgage members1 looking to move home, giving them the same access to 90% LTV home loans as first-time buyers.
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Released: 27.11.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 25 November, we're making reducing selected 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates.
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Released: 24.11.2020
Interest Only Home Purchase and Amend Case functionality
We're pleased to confirm that the system updates over the weekend were successful. Please see below for a reminder of these improvements which are now live.
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Released: 16.11.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 4 November, we're making changes to selected 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates.
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Released: 03.11.2020
FTB application improvements and self-employed criteria changes
We remain the largest lender consistently offering 90% mortgages to First Time Buyers (FTB). And we continue to look for ways of providing better service to you, our intermediary partners - which is why, with demand still high, we're making some improvements from Tuesday 27 October.
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Released: 27.10.2020
Quarterly Regional House Price Update
Annual house price growth gathers momentum in September as housing market recovery continues.
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Released: 09.10.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 7 October, we're increasing selected 2, 3, 5 and 10 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates.
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Released: 06.10.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 30 September, we're increasing selected 2, 3 and 5 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates by up to 0.15%.
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Released: 29.09.2020
Selected rate changes
From Tuesday 18 August, we're increasing selected 2, 5 and 10 year fixed rates and 2 year tracker rates by up to 0.50%.
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Released: 17.08.2020
New Homes Ombudsman
New protection for homebuyers is set to become law via a New Homes Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will retain powers to command compensation for poor building work and enforce high building standards.
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Released: 13.08.2020
Coronavirus Job Retention scheme
With the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention scheme ending on 31 October 2020, we've reviewed our current policy and outlined what this means for your clients who have been furloughed.
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Released: 13.08.2020
Selected rate changes
From Tuesday 4 August, we're increasing selected fixed and tracker rates by up to 0.65% and withdrawing 3 year fixed rates for new business.
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Released: 03.08.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 29 July, we're increasing selected fixed and tracker rates at 85% LTV by up to 0.20%.
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Released: 28.07.2020
Return to 90% LTV - criteria and top tips
Following the news that we have returned to 90% lending for first time buyers, we have made some key amendments to our criteria, and it’s important you've checked this before submitting an application to prevent a possible decline later in the process.
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Released: 17.07.2020
90% LTV product details and selected rate changes
From Thursday 16 July 2020, we're increasing selected 85% LTV rates across most buyer types and Equity Share rates. From Monday 20 July 2020, we're reintroducing 90% LTV products for first time buyers.
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Released: 15.07.2020
Stamp duty and New Build financial incentives
Following the Government's announcement on temporary stamp duty changes from 8 July, we want to let you know how this affects our New Build financial incentives policy and submitted UK Finance Disclosure forms.
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Released: 09.07.2020
Scottish valuations update
Following recent Government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers will be able to carry out physical inspections of properties in Scotland from 29 June where guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 24.06.2020
Wales valuations update
Following recent government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers are now permitted to carry out physical inspections of properties in Wales where government guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 24.06.2020
Selected rate reductions
From Thursday 18 June we're reducing selected rates at 60% LTV by up to 0.10% for remortgage, existing borrowers moving home and switcher products.
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Released: 17.06.2020
Valuation update
Following recent Government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers are now permitted to carry out physical inspections of properties in Northern Ireland where government guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 15.06.2020
Valuations update
We’re on track to complete valuations for applicants or vendors of properties placed on hold for a physical valuation by 12 June.
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Released: 02.06.2020
Selected rate changes
From Thursday 28 May 2020, we're reducing selected switcher rates below 90% LTV by up to 0.25%. We're also reducing selected high fee remortgage rates by 0.05%.
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Released: 27.05.2020
Valuations update
Following recent Government announcements and guidelines issued, valuers are now permitted to carry out physical inspections of properties in England where government guidelines and safety assessments can be adhered to.
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Released: 15.05.2020
Open for business
From Tuesday 12 May, we're pleased to confirm the NFI Case updates phoneline will re-open and be available Monday - Friday, 11am - 3pm.
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Released: 13.05.2020
Selected rate changes
From Wednesday 6 May, we're reducing selected fixed rates at 75-85% LTV for remortgage customers by up to 0.35%, whilst selected tracker rates will be increased by up to 0.15% across most buyer types.
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Released: 05.05.2020
Returning to 85% LTV lending
From Wednesday 22 April, we're increasing the maximum lending for new business from 75% to 85% LTV. We're also changing remortgage product fees up to 60% LTV. And we're reducing switcher rates at 60% LTV with a £999 fee by up to 0.10%.
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Released: 22.04.2020
Interest Only remortgage now available
We're pleased to let you know that from today, Wednesday 8 April, we're launching the option to choose Interest Only (IO) across our remortgage product range.
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Released: 08.04.2020
Valuation updates
We wanted to let you know that we've now updated our guidance on how we're treating valuations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Released: 06.04.2020
Coronavirus - Income criteria changes
We recognise that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having a significant impact on people wanting to either purchase a new home, remortgage or borrow more.
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Released: 02.04.2020
Selected rate changes
From Thursday 2 April 2020, we're increasing selected switcher rates below 90% LTV by up to 0.20%. We're also increasing rates for existing members moving home at 60% LTV by up to 0.15%.
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Released: 01.04.2020
Tracker rates reintroduced
From Wednesday 25 March 2020, we'll be reintroducing our 2 year tracker rates.
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Released: 24.03.2020
Tracker products withdrawn
Yesterday, Thursday 19 March, the Bank of England announced a reduction to the base rate from 0.25% to 0.10%.
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Released: 20.03.2020
Tracker rate changes
From Friday 13 March 2020, all tracker rates will be increased by 0.15% as below.
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Released: 12.03.2020
Changes to selected variable rate mortgages
On Wednesday 11 March, the Bank of England decreased the base rate from 0.75% to 0.25%. Here's how this affects our mortgage rates.
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Released: 12.03.2020
Selected rate changes
From Tuesday 10 March 2020, we're reducing selected fixed rates at 60% LTV by up to 0.15%. We're also amending selected 2 year fixed rates at 95% LTV.
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Released: 09.03.2020
Fire safety and Form (EWS1)
An industry-wide form has been released to assist in the assessment and valuation of flats in multi-storey buildings, or where specific fire safety concerns exist.
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Released: 06.03.2020