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Bank of England Base Rate Cut - when will it happen?Bank of England Base Rate Cut - when will it happen?
Express.co.uk
When interest rates could finally come down to lift burden on mortgage holdersThe Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, and the Monetary Police Committee (MPC) decided to hold the base rate at 5.25 per cent at their latest meeting.
The Intermediary
Lenders are increasingly adapting their lending policies to suit construction subcontractorsThe mortgage options for construction sub-contractors have increased by a third over the past year, mortgage brokers specialising in this field have said.
Mortgage Solutions
Inflation rise ‘blip’ that won’t reverse rate drops but beware swap rises – analysis - Mortgage SolutionsInflation increased in December. However, industry experts don’t see this as a portent of doom. But if swap rates rise, that could change.
FTAdviser
Lenders ‘strategically’ focus on remortgages over purchasesUK mortgage lenders are 'strategically' focusing on remortgages to 'quickly regain market share' in 2024, according to some brokers.
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers bemoan product ‘gaps’ as numbers hit 15-year high ‒ analysis - Mortgage SolutionsBorrowers with patchy credit records, the self-employed or those looking for offset deals are left with comparatively few options, despite the recent hike in overall mortgage product numbers, brokers have...
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers lament lack of stability after housing minister sacking ‒ analysis - Mortgage SolutionsThe revolving door of the housing minister is actively harming the sector, holding back the chances of building enough homes, brokers have argued.
inews.co.uk
Mortgage rates could drop below 4.5% within two weeks after Nationwide starts ‘mini price war’Brokers expect that more mortgage lenders will follow Nationwide’s lead in the coming days
The Intermediary
Lower wage growth and inflation this week will be “Holy Grail” for mortgage and property marketAhead of Tuesday’s labour market and Wednesday’s crucial inflation data, experts speaking to free UK news agency, Newspage, have said the Holy Grail this week for the mortgage and property market will...