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HSBC Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 15 Basis Points

HSBC mortgage rates changed across 112 tracked product rows. The largest movement was 15 basis points on a 5-year fixed International Purchase - Residential rate at 70% LTV.

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What changed in the lender update

HSBC changed 148 tracked mortgage terms in its 2026-08-11 update. The largest movement affected the 5-year fixed rate on International Purchase - Residential at 70% LTV: it fell from 5.33% to 5.18%, a 15 basis-point reduction.

That headline movement applies to the identified new purchase product, not automatically to every HSBC mortgage. RateWatch separates each borrower category, fixed or tracker term, LTV band and fee so the update remains a dated factual record rather than a lender-wide generalisation.

Rates observed 2026-08-11: Mortgage rates may have changed since this article was published. View the latest rates on the relevant lender page or mortgage comparison.

The significant mortgage-rate movements

The supported old-to-new movements are listed below.

Borrower type Product Term LTV Previous New Movement Fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 70% 5.33% 5.18% -15bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 75% 5.33% 5.18% -15bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 70% 5.33% 5.18% -15bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 75% 5.33% 5.18% -15bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 95% 5.55% 5.41% -14bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 95% 5.55% 5.41% -14bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 60% 5.23% 5.09% -14bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 60% 5.23% 5.09% -14bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 60% 5.32% 5.19% -13bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 60% 5.32% 5.19% -13bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 60% 4.92% 4.79% -13bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 10-year fixed 60% 4.92% 4.79% -13bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 60% 4.72% 4.59% -13bps £999 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 60% 4.92% 4.79% -13bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 10-year fixed 60% 4.92% 4.79% -13bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 95% 5.49% 5.38% -11bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 95% 5.49% 5.38% -11bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 70% 5.45% 5.35% -10bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 5-year fixed 75% 5.45% 5.35% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 70% 5.45% 5.35% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 75% 5.45% 5.35% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 70% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 10-year fixed 70% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 5-year fixed 75% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 10-year fixed 75% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 2-year fixed 65% 4.73% 4.63% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 5-year fixed 65% 4.48% 4.38% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 2-year fixed 75% 4.78% 4.68% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 5-year fixed 75% 4.53% 4.43% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 60% 4.93% 4.83% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 65% 4.73% 4.63% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 65% 5.06% 4.96% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 4.78% 4.68% -10bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 75% 5.06% 4.96% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 70% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 10-year fixed 70% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 75% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 10-year fixed 75% 5.05% 4.95% -10bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 90% 5.18% 5.09% -9bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 90% 5.18% 5.09% -9bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 70% 4.98% 4.89% -9bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 4.98% 4.89% -9bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.98% 4.89% -9bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.98% 4.89% -9bps £0 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 60% 5.12% 5.03% -9bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 60% 5.12% 5.03% -9bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 90% 4.94% 4.86% -8bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 90% 4.94% 4.86% -8bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 90% 4.89% 4.81% -8bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 2-year fixed 60% 5.04% 4.96% -8bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 2-year fixed 75% 5.18% 5.10% -8bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 2-year fixed 60% 4.64% 4.56% -8bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL 5-year fixed 60% 4.39% 4.31% -8bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 60% 4.64% 4.56% -8bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 2-year fixed 60% 5.04% 4.96% -8bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 2-year fixed 75% 5.18% 5.10% -8bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.11% 5.04% -7bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.08% 5.01% -7bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 65% 5.20% 5.13% -7bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 65% 5.46% 5.39% -7bps £0 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 75% 5.46% 5.39% -7bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.11% 5.04% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.08% 5.01% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.96% 4.89% -7bps £1,999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.71% 4.64% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.68% 4.61% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 65% 4.80% 4.73% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 65% 5.20% 5.13% -7bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 65% 5.46% 5.39% -7bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 75% 5.46% 5.39% -7bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 60% 4.71% 4.64% -7bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 70% 4.78% 4.72% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 4.78% 4.72% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.03% 4.97% -6bps £1,999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.78% 4.72% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.73% 4.67% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.03% 4.97% -6bps £1,999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.78% 4.72% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.73% 4.67% -6bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 80% 5.09% 5.04% -5bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 85% 5.09% 5.04% -5bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 5.09% 5.04% -5bps £0 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 5.09% 5.04% -5bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 70% 4.73% 4.68% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 4.73% 4.68% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.98% 4.93% -5bps £1,999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.73% 4.68% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.70% 4.65% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.98% 4.93% -5bps £1,999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.73% 4.68% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.70% 4.65% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.39% 5.34% -5bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.21% 5.16% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.52% 5.47% -5bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.18% 5.13% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.21% 5.16% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.52% 5.47% -5bps £0 fee
New purchase International Purchase - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.18% 5.13% -5bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 60% 5.33% 5.28% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 5.39% 5.34% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.21% 5.16% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.52% 5.47% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.18% 5.13% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.21% 5.16% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.52% 5.47% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage International Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.18% 5.13% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.99% 4.94% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.06% 5.01% -5bps £1,999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.81% 4.76% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 5.12% 5.07% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 70% 4.78% 4.73% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.06% 5.01% -5bps £1,999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.81% 4.76% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 5.12% 5.07% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage Remortgage - Residential 2-year fixed 75% 4.78% 4.73% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 60% 5.33% 5.28% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 60% 4.99% 4.94% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 70% 4.81% 4.76% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 70% 5.12% 5.07% -5bps £0 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 4.81% 4.76% -5bps £999 fee
Remortgage RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 75% 5.12% 5.07% -5bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 60% 4.58% 4.54% -4bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 60% 4.80% 4.76% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 80% 5.03% 4.99% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 85% 5.03% 4.99% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.83% 4.79% -4bps £1,999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.58% 4.54% -4bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.80% 4.76% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 60% 4.55% 4.51% -4bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 5.03% 4.99% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 5.03% 4.99% -4bps £0 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 5-year fixed 75% 5.25% 5.21% -4bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage BTL - Energy Efficient 5-year fixed 75% 4.85% 4.81% -4bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 5-year fixed 75% 5.25% 5.21% -4bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 80% 4.85% 4.82% -3bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 85% 4.85% 4.82% -3bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 4.85% 4.82% -3bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 4.80% 4.77% -3bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 4.85% 4.82% -3bps £999 fee
First-time buyer First Time Buyer - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 4.80% 4.77% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 80% 4.79% 4.76% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Energy Efficient 2-year fixed 85% 4.79% 4.76% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 4.79% 4.76% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 80% 4.76% 4.73% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 4.79% 4.76% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Home Mover - Residential 2-year fixed 85% 4.76% 4.73% -3bps £999 fee
New purchase Purchase International BTL 2-year fixed 65% 5.13% 5.10% -3bps £999 fee
Remortgage Remortgage International BTL 2-year fixed 65% 5.13% 5.10% -3bps £999 fee

What the largest change means for repayments

On an illustrative £250,000 capital-and-interest repayment mortgage over 25 years, the change from 5.33% to 5.18% changes the estimated monthly repayment from £1509.94 to £1487.81. That is a reduction of £22.13 per month.

This calculation uses monthly repayments and assumes the stated rate applies throughout the illustration. It excludes arrangement fees, incentives, valuation costs, legal costs, insurance, early-repayment charges and individual affordability or eligibility decisions. It is an illustration of the rate movement, not a mortgage quote or advice.

Like-for-like rate context

International Purchase - Residential, 70% LTV 5-year fixed

Lender Product LTV Term Rate Fee Observed
Halifax New Purchase 70% 5-year fixed 4.45% £999 fee 2026-06-01
Lloyds New Purchase 70% 5-year fixed 4.45% £999 fee 2026-06-01
HSBC International Purchase - Residential 70% 5-year fixed 5.18% £999 fee 2026-08-11

These rows keep borrower purpose, LTV and changed term aligned. Fees remain visible because a lower rate does not by itself establish a lower total cost.

International Purchase - Residential, 75% LTV 5-year fixed

Lender Product LTV Term Rate Fee Observed
HSBC Purchase BTL 75% 5-year fixed 4.45% £999 fee 2026-08-11
Halifax New Purchase 75% 5-year fixed 4.61% £999 fee 2026-08-05
Lloyds New Purchase 75% 5-year fixed 4.61% £999 fee 2026-08-05
HSBC Purchase BTL - Energy Efficient 75% 5-year fixed 4.73% £999 fee 2026-08-11
NatWest New Purchase 75% 5-year fixed 4.74% £995 fee 2026-08-10
Nationwide Home Mover 75% 5-year fixed 4.75% £999 fee 2026-08-04
Nationwide Existing Borrowers Home Mover 75% 5-year fixed 4.80% £999 fee 2026-08-04

These rows keep borrower purpose, LTV and changed term aligned. Fees remain visible because a lower rate does not by itself establish a lower total cost.

International Remortgage - Residential, 70% LTV 5-year fixed

Lender Product LTV Term Rate Fee Observed
Barclays Remortgage 70% 5-year fixed 3.82% £999 fee 2026-06-19
Halifax Remortgage 70% 5-year fixed 4.48% £999 fee 2026-06-01
Lloyds Remortgage 70% 5-year fixed 4.48% £999 fee 2026-06-01
HSBC International Remortgage - Residential 70% 5-year fixed 5.18% £999 fee 2026-08-11

These rows keep borrower purpose, LTV and changed term aligned. Fees remain visible because a lower rate does not by itself establish a lower total cost.

Who is affected by this update

The affected borrowers depend on the product rows below. A 70% LTV product generally requires at least 30% equity or deposit, subject to lender criteria. Someone comparing this update should keep the borrower purpose (new purchase), 5-year fixed term, 70% LTV and fee structure aligned.

The largest basis-point movement is useful as a concise description of the update, but it does not replace a product-level comparison. A smaller movement on another row may be more relevant to a particular borrower, while a fee difference can outweigh a modest headline-rate difference over an initial deal period.

How RateWatch verified the figures

RateWatch produced this article from 112 lender product rows carrying 148 supported term-level changes. This calculation method requires both a previous and a current numeric rate. The basis-point calculation is performed in application code by subtracting the old percentage rate from the new percentage rate and multiplying the difference by 100; generated prose is not allowed to invent that figure.

The comparison data is filtered by borrower category, LTV, term and fee tier before it is shown. Rows that do not satisfy those conditions are omitted rather than used to support a broader claim. RateWatch does not infer why HSBC changed its pricing and does not make comparative superlative or ranking claims. The source date remains attached to this historical report so later lender changes are not silently written back into it.

Readers should verify current availability, lending criteria and the total cost of a product before acting. The live lender and comparison pages are the appropriate place to check newer observations; this article preserves the change recorded on 2026-08-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did HSBC change its mortgage rates?

The largest movement in this update was 15 basis points. The affected 5-year fixed new purchase rate at 70% LTV reduced from 5.33% to 5.18%.

Which HSBC mortgage changed the most?

International Purchase - Residential at 70% LTV recorded the largest movement, affecting its 5-year fixed rate. Other products in the update may have moved by different amounts.

Did every HSBC 5-year fixed rate at 70% LTV change by 15bps?

No. RateWatch detected 148 term-level movements across 112 tracked product rows. The table in this article lists each supported old-to-new movement separately.

When was the HSBC International Purchase - Residential change observed?

The rates in this article were observed for the lender update dated 2026-08-11. They are a historical snapshot and may no longer be the rates currently available.

Where can I check the latest HSBC International Purchase - Residential rates?

Use the linked RateWatch lender page or mortgage comparison to check the most recently captured rates, keeping the borrower category, term, LTV and fee aligned.