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Average five-year fixed mortgage rate reaches 6%

Mortgage rates have risen sharply, with the average five-year fixed rate reaching 6% for the first time in three years. If your deal ends in the next six months, it’s important to act early. The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 6%, its highest...

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Base rate cut is a welcome boost for borrowers

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to reduce the base rate. Here’s what the change could mean for you. The Bank of England has reduced the base rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking another positive step for borrowers as inflation continues to...

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Bank of England base rate held at 4%

Bank of England holds the base rate at 4%

It was a close call, but the Bank has chosen to keep the rate the same for the time being. However, fixed mortgage rates have been decreasing slightly of late. The Bank of England has decided to keep the base rate steady at 4% in its latest review on 6 November – a...

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Major lenders cut their mortgage rates

Some key lenders have made rate reductions this week, and rates have been on a downward trend over the past few weeks. Several major lenders have reduced their fixed-rate mortgage deals in the past few days. NatWest was the first to make rate cuts, followed by...

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No change to the base rate

Inflation is down, but the base rate has been held at 5.25% yet again. When is it likely to come down, and what’s happening with interest rates? Find out more… The Bank of England’s base rate has remained the same in today’s review despite yesterday’s news about...

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