11/03/2026
📊 Mortgage Market Update
Swap rates have increased this week, and we’re already seeing the knock-on effect with mortgage rates rising across a number of lenders.
The movement has been driven largely by global uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East, which has caused financial markets to become more cautious.
At the same time, expectations for a Bank of England base rate cut have shifted significantly. Only recently markets were pricing in around an 80% chance of a cut in the coming months — that expectation has now fallen closer to 20%.
👉 In simple terms: lenders are adjusting pricing quickly, which is why mortgage rates have moved up again.
If you have a fixed rate due to renew within the next 6 months, it may be worth reviewing your options sooner rather than later.