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Borrowers not set for lower mortgage rates ‘any time soon’, warns expert

More than 30 lenders have hiked rates in recent weeks amid renewed inflation fears caused by the Iran war, according to Moneyfacts.

Evening Standard

UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%

Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts say

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgage deals rise again as average two-year deal hits 5.5%

Inflation expectations and renewed hostilities have seen mortgage prices rise once more

The Independent UK

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Biggest daily jump in some average fixed mortgage rates recorded since spring

Until there is more certainty, mortgage rate moves are ‘unlikely’ to calm in the weeks ahead, an expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said

Evening Standard

UK homeowners hit as mortgage rates see biggest daily jump since spring

Until there is more certainty, mortgage rate moves are ‘unlikely’ to calm in the weeks ahead, an expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

The Independent UK

Leeds Building Society offers new 2 per cent deposit mortgage for first-time buyers

The new mortgage allows borrowers to access loans worth up to five times their income

The Independent UK

Mortgage rates fall at fastest pace in almost two years – but experts have one warning

The ceasefire in the Middle East pushed rates to drop – but the reverse could happen if hostilities ramp up

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Hundreds more mortgage deals available in June than in early May – Moneyfacts

The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said

Evening Standard

Savers warned about ‘leaking bucket’ accounts that may leave them worse off

People have have found their progress in building savings pots undermined by the eroding impacts of inflation, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

Major mortgage lenders set to make more rate reductions after last week’s cuts

Santander and HSBC UK, which both made mortgage rate reductions last week, are making further cuts this week.

Evening Standard

What rising inflation rate means for your money

The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow

The Independent UK

Homeowners celebrate ‘much‑needed relief’ as more lenders poised to cut rates

Including a two-year fixed-rate home buyer mortgage for those with a 40% deposit

The Independent UK

‘Much‑needed relief’ for homeowners as more lenders poised to cut mortgage rates

Some mortgage lenders have said they will reduce rates from Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Consumers have record savings options in final year of £20,000 cash ISA allowance

Most people will only be able to put £12,000 into a cash ISA after next April

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Evening Standard

‘Record’ choice of cash Isa products as rates expected to be ‘higher for longer’

Spikes to household bills and inflation could eat into savers’ returns, Moneyfacts warned.

Evening Standard

Major lenders poised to reduce mortgage rates on Friday in ‘encouraging’ move

Average rates are showing signs of having reached a plateau, according to Moneyfacts.

Evening Standard

‘Meaningful relief for borrowers’ as banks prepare to cut mortgage rates

Santander has said it is ‘pleased’ to pass on a reduction in borrowing costs following a fall in swap rates.

Evening Standard

Average shelf life of a mortgage ‘falls to record low of just eight days’

Mortgage product availability has shrunk by around 17% in just one month, Moneyfacts said.

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Evening Standard

Rising mortgage costs dent buyer demand amid ‘housing market mood shift’

Surveyors said their report points to a housing market increasingly pressured by inflationary concerns and higher mortgage costs

The Independent UK

Experts issue mortgage cost warning as buyer demand drops

Rising borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty are putting would-be buyers off

Evening Standard

Mortgage rates ‘likely to remain higher for some time yet’

Calming markets should have a stabilising impact on the mortgage market, Moneyfacts said.

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate predictions fall as US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire

Markets now forecast one rate rise this year, down from two on Tuesday, although mortgage rates may not fall quickly

The Guardian - UK

US crude oil hits $110 a barrel and markets drop as Trump dashes Iran de-escalation hopes – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m households, says Bank of England

Financial policy committee predicts ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84%

Evening Standard

February rise in mortgage approvals is ‘snapshot of what could have been’

Bank of England figures show home buyer mortgage approvals increased in February, but mortgage rates have been volatile since.

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