10/08/2026
Mortgage rates have gone backwards, hoiwever there is good news.
After three consecutive months of falling mortgage rates, July saw a reversal.
Moneyfacts reports that the average two-year fixed rate is now 5.63%, with the average five-year fixed rate at 5.66%.
Back in February, those figures were 4.85% and 4.94%.
Renewed instability in the Middle East has pushed up oil and energy prices, increasing concerns about inflation and future interest rates. That uncertainty has fed through into the markets and mortgage pricing.
However, mortgage choice is improving, with around 90% of deals withdrawn during the volatility earlier this year now back on the market. There is also more choice for borrowers with smaller deposits, including 90% and 95% LTV mortgages.
Mortgage deals are changing quickly. With the average product now available for just 11 days.
If you're thinking about buying, moving home or remortgaging, it pays to look at the bigger picture rather than simply chasing the lowest rate. Emma Snowden our Senior Mortgage Adviser and has over 15 years of experience and leads the mortgage team.
Your current financial circumstances and what you need are considered, then they guide you in terms of lenders, requirements and conditions so you can reach a decision on; and, if so, which lenders would be the most suitable for you to approach.
If you're considering your options, feel free to call Emma on 01623 651773 or email [email protected].