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Pocket money... the mortgage war hots up

● The cheapest mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest since September as a price war between lenders heats up. Platform (part of the Co-op Bank) has launched a five-year fixed rate of 3.75%. The deal is aimed at wealthier

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