Mortgage Rates Reduced Following the election, the swift rise in swap rates led many lenders to increase their mortgage rates. This strategic move was designed to protect against potential future borrowing costs. However, as swap rates stabilised, lenders grew more confident in the market’s equilibrium. This newfound stability enabled them to reduce mortgage rates, benefiting […]
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Base Rate Held At 5.25% Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again voted 7-2 to maintain the current Base Rate at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month despite inflation falling further to their 2% target. This decision was again followed, as in previous months, by initial promises of an imminent rate reduction. However,
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Rate Cut In Doubt As Inflation Falls It was announced this week that inflation fell from 3.2% to 2.3%, slightly above the market forecast of 2.1%. Though smaller than expected, the drop is still positive as it is now lower than the Eurozone and US inflation figures. A rate cut in June now seems highly
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Base Rate Held At 5.25% At todays Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting they voted 7-2 to maintain the current Base Rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive month despite inflation falling further to 3.2%. This decision was followed, as in previous months, by initial promises of an imminent rate reduction. However,
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Base Rate Battles Inflation while Swap Rates Shape Mortgage Costs Mortgage rates are frequently subject to speculation, especially when a notable shift in the Base Rate is currently at a 16-year high of 5.25%. This increase aims to combat inflation, which has significantly declined from 11.1% in October 2022 to 3.2% in March. The central
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Rate Reductions Amidst Uncertainty In a bold move this week, numerous lenders have opted to reduce their rates, aiming to invigorate business volumes in the face of persistent inflationary pressures. Despite reports indicating stubborn inflation, these lenders are betting on rate reductions to stimulate demand and bolster their market share. The decision comes amidst widespread
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Base Rate: 5.25% Inflation: 3.4% Average House Price: £285,000 Bank Of England MPC – Why They Are Wrong It’s a glaring disgrace that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 8-1 to turn a blind eye to the genuine financial struggles facing the public despite a noticeable drop in inflation. With inflation
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Lenders Increase Rates This week, a wave of lenders increased their rates upward, driven by unexpected inflation figures. As consumer prices returned above initial forecasts, lenders faced heightened operational costs and increased risk exposure. To maintain profitability and safeguard against inflationary pressures, these lenders are compelled to adjust rates accordingly. What Next For The Bank
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Excellent team meeting today with Lucy Hall, discussing how HSBC has emerged over the last six months as a formidable force in the mortgage market, significantly influencing lending trends and interest rates. This period has seen the banking giant expand its mortgage offerings and introduce competitive rates that have benefitted borrowers. HSBC’s strategic moves have enhanced
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Base Rate Held At 5.25% At the first Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in 2024, they unsurprisingly voted 6-3 to maintain the current Base Rate at 5.25% for a fourth consecutive month, backed by the objective to bring inflation down to meet their 2% target. The decision to hold the UK
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