Get your Leeds fix

	Rate (AER)	Notice	Min
	7.06%	12 mths	1000
	6.75%	12 mths	1000
* Based on £5000 3 Year Term and is a limited guide to the market

Leeds Building Society has launched a new 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond paying 5.75% AER on balances of £50,000 and above with access, without notice or penalty, to 50% of the amount invested at any time. In addition, there is a monthly interest option providing a return of 5.50% (5.64% AER) for people who require an income.

However, you can invest as little as £100 and will earn 5.50% AER fixed on any balance up to £49,999. The monthly interest option will pay 5.25% (5.38% AER). Maximum investment is £1,000,000.

Meanwhile, the Society is set to extend its 2-Year Fixed Rate Bond, which pays 6.20% AER, until July 31st 2009.

The best buy account, which was launched earlier this month, allows instant access to up to 25% of the funds without notice or penalty at any time; but in the form of only 1 withdrawal. No further withdrawals or closure may be undertaken prior to maturity.

The product also has a monthly interest option paying 6.12% AER (5.95% gross pa) for people who require an income.

Minimum opening balance is £5,000.

15 July 2008 © Moneyextra.com

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