PORTMAN has launched a new range of core mortgage products. The range of competitive products is designed to suit the different needs of customers.

The highlights are: 1.75 per cent fixed until 1/12/04, followed by bank base rate plus 1.80 per cent (extended tie-in), up to 95 per cent; 3.99 per cent fixed until 01/12/04, up to 95 per cent LTV, no extended tie-in; 4.49 per cent fixed until 01/12/05, up to 95 per cent LTV, no extended tie-in; 4.79 per cent fixed until 01/12/07, up to 95 per cent LTV, no extended tie-in.

In addition to these best buys, there is a range of fees free deals. The leading 1.75 per cent fixed until December 1, 2004, can also be combined with the Easy Remortgage Service, up to 75 per cent LTV.

Helen Shaw, communications manager, said, '”We are pleased to offer such an attractive range of market-leading mortgage products in what is already a highly competitive market place.

“Given the current low interest rate environment now is a good time to take advantage of the rates being offered by the Society, whether consumers are seeking short, medium or long-term fixed, purchasing or remortgaging.”