As property prices fall and interest rates hover at record lows, many mortgage holders are taking advantage of their bargaining power with banks that are keen to secure their business.
While the rate of new mortgages has fallen to a five year low, the number of people refinancing their existing loans is growing exponentially.
Rachel Pupazzoni reports.
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