" It is our duty as a mutual to do everything we can to help people in to homes and our refreshed range is designed to do just that."
First-time buyers now have access to a new range of mortgages up to 95% LTV and can choose between 1% cashback or fixed amounts of either £500 or £1,000 depending on the product.
Other highlights of the revamp include a two-year fixed rate at 1.93% up to 75% LTV with no fee, and a five-year rate of 2.71% at 90% LTV with £1,000 cashback.
Buy-to-let purchase and remortgage rates have also been reduced, with a five-year fixed rate now available from 2.19% at 60% LTV with a £995 fee.
Alex Beavis, Skipton’s senior product manager, said: “Skipton’s refreshed mortgage range continues to provide new and existing customers with competitive rates and the best levels of service to enable them to complete their purchase or remortgage as quick as possible.
“We have also taken the time to carefully consider our range available to our first-time buyers as it is our duty as a mutual to do everything we can to help people in to homes and our refreshed range is designed to do just that.
“The new range is available through the Society’s Skipton Direct customer service centre, branches and all intermediaries.”
