05/11/2026
🏡 **Bank of England Interest Rate Update**
The Bank of England has today increased its base rate from 3.75% to 4%.
Whilst this may understandably raise a few questions for mortgage holders, it's worth remembering that a change in the base rate doesn't necessarily mean an immediate change to your mortgage payments.
✅ **On a fixed rate?** Your monthly payments won't change during your existing fixed-rate period.
✅ **On a tracker or variable rate?** You may see a change to your payments, depending on the terms of your mortgage.
✅ **Coming to the end of your mortgage deal?** It's worth reviewing your options in good time, rather than making any rushed decisions.
Mortgage rates are influenced by a number of factors, not just the Bank of England base rate, so today's announcement doesn't automatically mean all new mortgage rates will increase.
As always, our advice is simple: don't panic, keep informed and make decisions based on your own circumstances.
If you have any questions about your mortgage, we're always happy to help.
Sharon & the Team
The Mortgage Packager