# NatWest, Barclays and TSB have announced further mortgage rate reductions.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-29 · Birmingham Live*

## Key points

- NatWest, Barclays, and TSB have announced new mortgage rate reductions of up to 0.35%.
- The average shelf-life of a mortgage product is now just eight days, indicating rapid changes.
- Lenders’ rate cuts are partly due to unexpectedly slow business activity in March and April.
- Brokers warn that despite current cuts, rates could rise quickly due to global events.

**Companies:** NatWest, Barclays, TSB, EHF Mortgages, Trinity Finance, Coreco, Whenthebanksaysno.co.uk, Harbour Home Finance
**Countries:** United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/natwest-barclaystsb-make-positive-change-33859250)

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