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HSBC cuts remortgage 2-year fixed to 5.05% at 70% LTV

HSBC has moved its remortgage 2-year fixed from 5.22% to 5.05% for 70% LTV borrowers.

Published - Reviewed 30 April 2026

Expert reviewed by Samuel Cise Founder, RateWatch.uk · Certificate in Insurance · In the market since 2007 Samuel is the founder of RateWatch.uk and has worked in the UK mortgage and insurance market since 2007. He built RateWatch after years of watching brokers chase the same rate sheets every morning — the site puts every high-street lender's rates in one place, updated daily.

Live remortgage rate update

HSBC has cut a remortgage mortgage rate for 70% LTV borrowers. The changed product is RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient, updated on 2026-04-30.

What changed

  • 2-year fixed: 5.22% to 5.05% (-17bps)
  • 5-year fixed: 5.22% to 5.05% (-17bps)

This is a live RateWatch update from the lender data refresh. It is a factual rate movement summary, not mortgage advice.

How it compares

For context, these are the closest currently tracked remortgage rates at 70% LTV for 2-year fixed:

  1. HSBC: 5.05% 2-year fixed, £0 fee (Remortgage - Residential, updated 2026-04-30)
  2. HSBC: 5.05% 2-year fixed, £0 fee (RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient, updated 2026-04-30)
  3. HSBC: 5.45% 2-year fixed, £0 fee (International Remortgage - Residential, updated 2026-04-30)

Quick read

  • Lender: HSBC
  • Category: Remortgage
  • Product: RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient
  • LTV: 70%
  • Fee tier: no_fee
  • Arrangement fee: £0 fee
  • Rate-card date: 2026-04-30

What to check next

Borrowers and brokers should compare the headline rate against fees, LTV band, product type and eligibility before deciding whether a deal is genuinely cheaper. A lower rate with a higher fee can cost more over the initial deal period, especially on smaller loan sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed in this remortgage rate update?

HSBC changed at least one tracked rate for RemortgageRange (Not available to - Energy Efficient at 70% LTV. The exact old and new rates are shown in the update above.

Is this mortgage advice?

No. This is a factual rate-tracking update. Borrowers should check eligibility, fees and affordability, or speak to a regulated adviser.

Why compare against similar rates?

A rate movement only matters in context. Comparing the new rate with similar LTV, category and term data shows whether the lender is competitive after the change.