Despite last weeks interest rate increase by the Bank of England (BoE) in a further attempt to control inflation the UK’s largest residential mortgage lender Halifax have adjusted their pricing and reduced rates by as much as 0.71% on selected fixed rate product with other big lenders having already done so sparking predictions of a […]
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The Bank of England (BoE) have again raised interest rates by 0.25% but the big question on everyone’s mind is – When will interest rates come down ? In an important change in language when delivering todays rate increase it was indicated we should not expect rates to fall any time soon and they will
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As expected The Bank of England (BoE) has today raised interest rates for the 14th consecutive time by a further 0.25% taking the Base Rate from 5.0% to 5.25% pushing the rate to it’s highest level since 2008 in a further attempt to reduce headline inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour
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Following recent reductions in Swap Rates lenders are cutting product interest rates ahead of next week’s Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 3rd August at which they are widely predicted to increase the Base Rate further in order to keep the pressure on to reduce inflation to their 2% target. If you
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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to 5.5%, despite US inflation confirmed at 3% in June. It has become obvious that major economies are determined to meet their 2% targets through increased interest rates. With August’s Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee meeting just around the corner, this decision could spell trouble for
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Swap Rates have finally reduced by 10% across 2, 5 and 10 years. Hopefully with the announcement inflation has fallen from 8.7% to 7.9% earlier today, this may be an indication markets have reached a turning point with less volatility and return to normality giving a bit of breathing space to distressed homeowners.
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Swap Rates continue to rise with lenders again withdrawing products to reprice. House prices are down slightly with the average typical UK property costing £285,932 down from the peak last August of £293,992 and Bond Yields surge to a 15 year high as financial markets predict interest rates will climb over 6.5% in 2024. If
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Following the interest rate increase by the Bank of England (BoE) last week Swap Rates have slowly risen to the point where lenders have been forced to withdraw, reprice and relaunch products with higher rates.
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The Bank of England (BoE) has today raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time by a further 0.50% taking the Base Rate from 4.50% to 5.00% pushing the rate to it’s highest level since 2008 in a further attempt to reduce stubborn headline inflation. lenders have already reacted to volatile Swap Rates this week
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We continually search for ways to help our clients obtain cheaper mortgage products but volatility and rising swap rates leading to increased or withdrawn mortgage products is a concern for everyone. To help plan for the future we are able to book mortgage funds up to 90 days prior to submission of a mortgage application
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