Posts tagged with “base”

First Interest Rate Cut Since 2020: What It Means for Mortgages

Posted on Thursday, 1 August, 2024

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced it will lower the Base Rate to 5% this month, marking a 0.25% reduction and the first cut in four years. The Base Rate had been steady at 5.25% since August 2023, following 14 consecutive increases. The Bank had been raising and maintaining…

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Exploring the Latest Mortgage Rates in the UK

Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2024

For those contemplating purchasing a home, the current mortgage rates in the UK are a pertinent consideration. Mortgage lenders regularly adjust the rates of their products. Consequently, we provide weekly updates on average mortgage rates, allowing for easy comparison with the previous week’s figures. Moreover, you can assess rates across…

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Bank of England Maintains Interest Rates at 5.25%

Posted on Sunday, 24 September, 2023

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England has voted narrowly, with a 5-4 split decision, to maintain the Bank Rate at its current level of 5.25%. This decision comes after a staggering 14 consecutive rate increases aimed at curbing inflation. The financial industry had been in a state…

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