Interest Rates

BoE Holds Base Rate at 4% – Why ? The Bank of England interest rates 2025 decision has seen the base rate held at 4%, as the Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep borrowing costs unchanged. For homeowners and buyers, this move highlights ongoing inflation concerns. Mortgage borrowers should consider whether their current deal remains

What You Need To Know The Bank of England (BoE) reduced the Base Rate by 0.25%, bringing it down to 4.00% – It’s lowest level since March 2023. This is the fifth cut since August 2024 and was narrowly approved in a 5–4 split vote, marking the first time in history that the Monetary Policy

Global Risks Reflect Cautious Approach The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% this week, citing the need for more evidence that inflation is falling sustainably. While headline inflation has eased to 3.4%, it remains above the 2% target, with services inflation and wage growth still exerting upward pressure. The Monetary Policy Committee

Further Rate Cuts Anticipated The Bank of England reduced the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25% on 8 May 2025. This 0.25% cut directly benefits approximately 600,000 tracker mortgage holders, who can expect average monthly savings of around £29. Those on standard variable rate (SVR) mortgages may also see reductions, though the extent depends on

Stability Until May Predicted The Bank of England has maintained the base rate at 4.5%, aligning with economists’ expectations amid global uncertainties, including U.S. trade policies and domestic economic challenges. Inflation has decreased from a peak of 11.1% in October 2022 to 3%, but remains above the 2% target. The UK economy grew by just

Mortgage Rates Drop – Will It Last? Recently, many lenders have reduced their fixed mortgage rates despite ongoing rises in swap rates. This apparent contradiction arises from lenders competing aggressively for business, temporarily cutting margins to attract borrowers. However, persistent inflation remains a significant concern. Inflation rates continue to exceed Bank of England targets, prompting markets

Competition Intensifies The UK mortgage market is becoming increasingly competitive, with lenders reducing rates to attract borrowers and expand market share. Despite swap rate fluctuations, banks and building societies are aggressively pricing mortgages to meet lending targets. With housing transactions below pre-pandemic levels and affordability concerns persisting, lenders are using lower rates to retain customers