Abbey mortgage range extended

The Abbey mortgage range has been extended with a range of new fixed rate loans.

The new two-year deal offers rates from 5.14 per cent while the five-year option carries a 5.24 per cent rate.

Abbey's director of mortgages, Gary Hockey-Morley, said: "Our new range has been designed for people who want a competitive deal whether it's over the short, medium or long term.

"With increasing demand from people looking for fixed rates, our range offers some of the best deals on the high street."

The fixed rate deals will be available from April 20th 2005.