Competition Drives Rate Reductions The Budget brought no surprises for the mortgage market, and lenders had already adjusted pricing in advance. With swap rates — the key driver of fixed-rate costs — largely unchanged, there’s been no immediate pressure to reprice. Any near-term changes are expected to be competitive rather than economic, driven by lenders […]
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Base Rate Hold – Close Call ! The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4% following a close 5–4 vote, marking its second consecutive pause as policymakers await the Autumn Budget and further progress on inflation. The decision signals continued stability, offering reassurance to homeowners after a turbulent period for interest rates.
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Borrowers & Base Rates Markets currently expect just one further Bank of England base rate cut, with a move towards 3.5% considered possible next year. This limited outlook reflects persistent inflationary pressures, cautious economic growth, and the Bank’s reluctance to ease too quickly. For borrowers, this means mortgage rates may remain higher for longer than
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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
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What You Need To Know When you hear “gilt yields are rising,” it may sound technical, but the effect is simple – higher mortgage costs. Gilts (UK government bonds) drive swap rates, which in turn dictate how lenders price fixed-rate mortgages. With gilt yields now at levels not seen since the 1990s, mortgage rates are
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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
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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
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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
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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
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