Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February

The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months

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Nationwide has reduced one of its five-year mortgage rates to 3.99%, becoming the first major lender to offer a sub-4% deal since February.

The five-year mortgage deal is available to new customers moving home with a 40% deposit, and comes with a £1,499 fee. The rate was previously 4.18%.

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