Bargain basement

Chase De Vere, the mortgage broker, is offering a range of new deals, including a two-year fixed rate home loan of 6.45 per cent, subject to a 90 per cent loan to value, where no mortgage indemnity or redemption penalties are charged. Call 0171-930 7242.

Legal & General is offering a one-year fixed-rate deposit account paying up to 8 per cent gross on deposits over pounds 50,000. On maturity, the money will be paid into L&G's instant access account. Call 0500 111200.

Yorkshire Bank is extending its range of mortgages where any interest repaid is calculated on a daily basis instead of annually, with a two- year fixed rate until 30 April 2000. Other rates available include three, five and 10-year options of up to 95 per cent of a home's value for first- time buyers. Call 0800 202122.

NPI is launching a six-month Guaranteed Growth Bond, offering 3.21 per cent net, equivalent to 6.52 per cent net annually, on investments of pounds 50,000 or more. Call 01222 782380.

John Holman & Sons is offering European car breakdown and annual travel cover as optional extras in their new caravan insurance package. Call 01268 735566.