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Mortgage Rates
Key Mortgage Market Updates: Rate Hikes and New Lending Options
Major lenders are raising mortgage rates, impacting borrowers and landlords as FCA changes facilitate switching lenders.
David Sampson
26 July 2026
3 min
Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Market Update: Rates Rise Amid Swap Surge
UK mortgage rates are rising due to a surge in swap rates driven by geopolitical tensions; borrowers should prepare for increased costs.
David Sampson
26 July 2026
3 min
First Time Buyer
FTB Mortgage Applications Fall 9.1% in Q2 2026
FTB mortgage applications fell by 9.1% in Q2 2026, highlighting economic uncertainty’s impact on buyer confidence.
David Sampson
25 July 2026
3 min
Mortgage Rates
UK Mortgage Market Update: Rates Rise and Borrowers Switch
Major UK lenders are raising mortgage rates while new FCA rules help borrowers switch lenders more easily.
David Sampson
25 July 2026
3 min