Mortgages
The latest news, updates and opinions on Mortgages from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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HSBC launches 3.99% fixed-rate mortgage
News Mortgage rates have remained elevated since the mini-Budget, but could this latest offering from HSBC be a sign of lower rates to come?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Mortgage borrowing falls by £1bn as property market slowdown continues
News Data from the Bank of England reveals mortgage borrowing fell from £4.3bn in November to £3.2bn in December. We look at why the housing market is slowing down, and what you can do if you’re worried about your mortgage
By MoneyWeek Published
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Over 1.4m households face mortgage rate hike in 2023
News As fixed rate deals come to an end, 1.4 million households will pay significantly more later this year - what does this mean for you?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Government extends mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
News The mortgage guarantee scheme helps those with 5% deposits secure high loan-to-value mortgages.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
News The Bank of England has warned that homeowners and buy-to-let investors will need to pay thousands of pounds in extra mortgage payments next year. We explain what help is available if you’re worried about rising mortgage costs.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Mortgage early repayment charges: are they worth the cost?
Analysis With interest rates set to rise further in the months ahead, is it worth swallowing early repayment charges to refinance your mortgage today?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Hundreds of mortgage products withdrawn as interest rates surge
News Hundreds of mortgage products have been withdrawn after sterling crashed to the lowest levels in decades against the dollar and the Bank of England said it wouldn’t hesitate to step in and raise interest rates further.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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What the interest rate rise means for your mortgage
Advice As mortgage interest rates rise, extending home loans is starting to become eye-wateringly expensive. Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains what you can do about it.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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Mortgage interest rates are signalling a return to lower inflation
Analysis The pricing of fixed-rate mortgage deals shows that markets are still betting on a return to lower inflation and low rates, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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