Santander, HSBC and TSB increase mortgage rates in spite of Bank of England cut
Santander, HSBC and TSB raised rates by up to 0.3 percentage points
Mortgage rates hiked by major lenders despite fall in base rate
HSBC UK said it is increasing fixed-rate mortgages this week
Mortgage approvals rise for fourth consecutive month
Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive
Number of UK mortgage approvals at highest level since 2022 mini-budget
Bank of England figures show fourth monthly increase in a row as September approvals rise by 700 to 65,600
Half a million pensioners still haven't paid off mortgage as more fall into debt
Many retirees are still paying off debts which come to an average of £17,000 each, according to new data
NatWest’s mortgage balances rise £3.7bn in Q3
NatWest reported a £3.7bn increase in its mortgage balances in Q3 and an underlying £1.4bn rise in net mortgage lending.
NatWest announces ‘highly aggressive” mortgage cuts
Economists at Goldman Sachs have suggested the Bank of England base rate could come down from the current figure of 5 percent
Cheaper mortgages hit markets as UK biggest banks to unveil results
Some of the UK’s biggest banks are set to shed light on whether borrowers are benefiting from lower interest rates, as the lenders continue to shake off ongoing economic uncertainty.
Bank to streamline mortgage application process for international applicants
International customers often face difficulties in accessing credit facilities from overseas, HSBC UK said.
ECB interest rate cut: Cost of mortgages for almost 200,000 borrowers in Ireland to fall
tracker customers to benefit immediately from interest rate cut and ‘move will also put further downward pressure on variable and new fixed rates’
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 17 October
Find out the latest mortgage rates and deals from HSBC, NatWest, Santander, Barclays and more.
UK households hit by mortgage rate warning
Homebuyers told now may be the time to act
Nationwide to launch mortgages at six times' income for first-time buyers
The UK’s biggest building society will let some first-time buyers borrow up to six times their income.
Nationwide launches best two- and five-year mortgage rates as competition hots up
The lender leads the market with the lowest mortgages rates with both two and five year fixes under 4 per cent
First-time buyers can borrow six times income under major lender’s shake-up
Nationwide Building Society is also cutting rates and increasing the maximum amount that people can potentially borrow from Tuesday.
Best UK mortgage deals of the week
Santander to launch cheapest two-year fixed mortgage in over a year
Experts expect mortgage rates to continue on a downward trend in the coming months, even if the Bank opts not to cut interest rates
Halifax and Lloyds customers can take advantage of special mortgage boost
Rising house prices, the cost of living squeeze, high interest rates and affordability challenges mean conditions are the most difficult in 70 years for first time buyers.
Mortgage price war hots up with 3.78% fixed rate from Nationwide
HSBC also goes lower with a five year fixed deal at 3.81%
First-time buyers not seeing benefits of mortgage rate cuts, experts warn
Despite lenders cutting rates to below 4 per cent, these deals tend to only benefit existing homeowners or those with larger deposits
We ask the experts if mortgage rates will keep falling and if you should fix now
The Bank of England cut its base rate from 5.25% to 5% last week, in what would have been a welcome sigh of relief for millions of mortgage holders – but what does this mean for you?
Mortgage price war to heat up as Barclays slashes interest rates: 'Promising sign!'
Banks, including Barclays, are cutting mortgage rates after last week’s Bank of England decision
Average London house price up 1.2 per cent annually as sub-4% mortgages return
Halifax said it expects house prices ‘to continue a modest upward trend throughout the remainder of this year’
What impact will a possible US recession have on UK mortgage rates?
Weak US employment figures led to a stock market correction and recession fears. Here’s what it could mean for homeowners in the UK
I want a buy-to-let in the UK but live in Spain - can I get a mortgage?
A mortgage expert explains why getting a rental property in the UK from abroad can pose some challenges
Soaring UK mortgage rates have pushed 320,000 adults into poverty, thinktank says
Institute for Fiscal Studies report says interests rate rises have inflicted differing levels of hardship
Over 300,000 homeowners pushed into poverty by high mortgage repayments
IFS says rising mortgage rates ‘have played and are likely to continue to play an important role in many households’ living standards’
Fixed-rate mortgages below 4% back on sale in UK
Brokers hope Nationwide’s mortgage deal is sign of ‘summer of savings’ for homebuyers
UK households who are on 'fixed rate mortgage' warned
The UK’s largest building society has made the move as the Cost of Living crisis continues.
Number of new UK buy-to-let mortgages halves in just over a year
Sector shrinks in size for first time since launch of products in 1996 as higher costs drive out investors
Buy-to-let mortgage market has shrunk ‘amid challenges for landlords’
Strong rental demand and lending standards could mean the buy-to-let sector emerges from the downturn sooner than expected, UK Finance said.
Fixed mortgages could fall to below 4pc as rates war heats up
Mortgage deals are on track to fall below 4pc in a boost to homeowners, with a string of banks announcing rate cuts.
Starmer promises economic stability to bring down ‘punishing’ mortgage costs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said people were paying the price for the chaos of the Tory era.
Healthier economy may delay interest rate cuts in a blow for borrowers
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product, or the output for the economy, increased by 0.4 per cent in May
500,000 retirees stuck paying off their mortgages stretched to ‘breaking point’
Those facing making mortgage repayments in retirement could struggle to pay other bills, experts warn
Five more mortgage lenders SLASH rates by up to 0.4% - as 'price war' continues
MORE major lenders have revealed cuts to mortgage rates following hot on the heels of several big banks. First Direct, Nationwide and Coventry Building Society are the latest to reveal a big drop i…
Major mortgage lenders chopping rates as competition heats up
Halifax, HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander and NatWest are among those to have made rate cuts this week, or outlined plans to do so.
Halifax cuts mortgage rates for second time in a week
Lenders have been cutting rates recently although experts suggest this does not signal the return to rock bottom rates
High mortgage rates stretching housing affordability, says Nationwide
The building society’s comments come as it says house prices rose by 0.2% in June.
Mortgage provider issues warning ahead of Bank of England interest rates drop
EXCLUSIVE: Mortgage borrowers have been waiting for the base rate to drop to ease their repayments.
More years of financial pain for mortgage holders says Bank of England
Businesses and households are coping with high interest rates but Bank warns low income families and renters are under pressure.
Three million UK households face rise in mortgage payments rise in next two years
About three million UK households are still set to witness hikes in their mortgage repayments over the next two years, the Bank of England has warned.
Mortgage costs to jump for 3m more households, says Bank of England
Up to 400,000 households will see ‘very large increases’ of more than 50 per cent in mortgage repayments
Mortgage disaster as 400,000 households to see repayments rise by 'more than 50%'
The Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates has had drastic consequences for mortgage holders
Mortgage rates of 3.5%-4.5% 'the new normal' - Lloyds boss
Lloyds Banking Group chief executive Charlie Nunn said the era of ultra low interest rates is over.
Mortgage warning as three million households set to see bills jump, says BoE
MORE than three million households are still set to witness hikes in their mortgage repayments over the next two years. Around 400,000 of these households will see “very large increases”…
HSBC, Barclays and NatWest slash mortgage rates as Bank of England interest rate cut 'looking optimistic'
Mortgage repayments have increased for millions in recent years but lenders are beginning to bring rates down
