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Major UK mortgage lenders increase interest rates amid global market uncertainty
BBC News reports that nearly all major UK lenders have raised new home loan costs following global market uncertainty.
The short version
- Nearly all major UK lenders have increased interest rates on new home loans in recent days.[BBC News]
- Global economic uncertainty linked to the war involving Iran has driven up mortgage costs.[BBC News]
- Average rates have reached 5.65% for two-year deals and 5.70% for five-year products, according to Moneyfacts.[BBC News]
- Brokers warn it is uncertain whether lenders will implement further rounds of rate hikes.[BBC News]
Key facts
- Almost all principal UK mortgage lenders recently announced increases in home loan costs.[BBC News]
- Worldwide economic volatility following the start of the Iran war has driven up loan costs.[BBC News]
- Average interest rates stood at 5.65% for two-year deals and 5.70% for five-year deals as of Tuesday.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Industry observers note it is unclear whether lenders will impose additional rounds of rate increases.[BBC News]
Sources
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