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Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate rise

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Mortgage misery as average five-year deal hits 6% for first time in three years

The average two-year homeowner mortgage on the market was also close to 6% on Monday morning, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Mortgage nightmare continues as sub-5% deals disappear from market

Over 1,000 deals at under 5 per cent have been withdrawn by lenders

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Fixed rate savings accounts are climbing — here are the best ones up to 5.02%

Fixed term bonds lock away your cash for a period — but guarantee you a return even if interest rates move

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Fixed Isa rates jump in ‘positive’ step for savers looking for guaranteed return

Those who took out a fixed deal some time ago could find their current options are significantly more competitive, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

UK homeowners face fresh blow as mortgage rates expected to rise further

A finance expert pointed to inflationary concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Fixed mortgage rates jump with ‘more moves expected in coming days’

Volatility in the swap rate market is prompting lenders to adjust their rates, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Should I grow my savings or clear my credit card debt first?

It’s vital to know how much your debt is costing you monthly - then work out the best way to pay that down

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Mortgage rate hikes in July ‘wiped out improvements seen in previous month’

At 5.59%, the average new mortgage rate at the start of August was back to where it was at the start of June, after a fall in July, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Borrowers not set for lower mortgage rates ‘any time soon’, warns expert

More than 30 lenders have hiked rates in recent weeks amid renewed inflation fears caused by the Iran war, according to Moneyfacts.

Evening Standard · Jul 30