The range, introduced today, includes a two-year fixed rate deal charged at 4.19%, a five-year deal fixed at 4.69% and a tracker charged at 4.19% above the Bank of England Base Rate (currently 0.5%, giving a pay rate of 4.69%).

All of the deals, which require a deposit of 10%, are fee-free for existing HSBC current account holders or have a £599 booking fee and a valuation fee payable for non-current account holders.

Peter Dockar, HSBC head of mortgages, said:

“We worked hard last year to help UK borrowers with the aspiration to own their own home and we will continue to offer competitive rates to both first time buyers and existing homeowners.”

For borrowers with larger deposits or more equity in their homes, HSBC still offers a three-year fixed rate deal up to 60% loan to value charged at 2.79% with a £999 fee, and its lowest ever two-year fixed rate of 1.99%.

Borrowers with a 40% deposit or equity can secure the rate for a fee of £1,999, or £1,499 for HSBC current account holders.

Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said:

“HSBC’s new deals aimed at first-time buyers provide potential borrowers with competitive rates coupled with a reasonable fee at a high loan-to-value percentage.

“The two-year fixed deal at 4.19% is amongst the top deals in that sector and the five-year fixed deal at 4.69% is the best rate with no fee. These deals are also very competitive for new customers where a reasonable £599 fee applies. It’s fantastic to see existing customers rewarded with a fee free option – first-time buyers in particular will welcome any help towards set up costs.”