28/09/2026
If you have been watching the news the past few weeks you might have noticed there has been reporting of mortgage interest rates rising and so you might be asking ....
🏠 WHY ARE MORTGAGE RATES RISING?
You may have noticed mortgage rates creeping back up recently and wondered why, especially when the Bank of England hasn’t increased Bank Rate.
The simple answer is inflation and market expectations.
⛽ Rising energy prices are putting pressure on household and business costs, which could push inflation higher. UK inflation is already above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
📈 As a result, financial markets are becoming less confident about how quickly interest rates can fall — and this feeds into the cost of fixed-rate mortgages.
So, even though Bank Rate remains at 3.75%, fixed mortgage rates can still rise.
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal, or you're thinking about buying, it’s worth keeping an eye on the market rather than assuming rates will automatically continue to fall.
Our qualified and experienced Mortgage and Protection advisers and ready and waiting to discuss your own personal circumstances and guide you on the most suitable way forward - mortgage advice from the right people is more important than ever now!
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