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TSB cuts rates by up to 0.3%: "Other lenders will inevitably follow in the coming weeks"

Journalist: Justin Moy, Contributing Editor

ended 18. February 2025

TSB is the latest major lender to announce rate cuts, in this instance of up to 0.3% across its fixed and tracker residential products. Newspage asked brokers for their views, below.

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TSB keep the downward trend going and reduce rates across multiple products. Interestingly their largest cuts are for 3-year mortgages, which are often viewed as the no man’s land between 2- and 5-year fixes. This could be a good option with rumbling political uncertainty around the globe. Borrowers may prefer to bed in for an additional 12 months and see how events play out.
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TSB have announced further cuts as they look to show their support for residential borrowers, whilst grabbing some extra market share. The largest cut is for 3-year deals, often forgotten in the 'debate' of long or short-term deals, which may be an ideal option for those subscribing to slow rate cuts over the next few years. Other lenders will inevitably follow in the coming weeks.
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This is great news from TSB as they reduce rates across the board. Notably, their 2-year fixed rate sees the smallest cut, continuing the recent trend of pushing borrowers toward 3-5 year fixed terms. Additionally, trackers may soon become an appealing option for those willing to bet that rates will keep falling in the near future.
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The rate cuts continue with TSB the latest lender to provide good news to borrowers. In the current market, every little helps and this is another step in the right direction. With insolvency data published Tuesday showing the financial strain many households are under, more cuts are needed to relieve the pressure.