31/05/2026
What Happened to Mortgage Rates in May?
• The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% on 30 April — no cut, no rise ➡️
• Despite the hold, major lenders including Nationwide, Halifax, HSBC and Santander started cutting fixed rates
• Average two and five-year fixed rates fell for three weeks in a row 〽️
• The Middle East conflict pushed up oil and gas prices, increasing inflation risk and putting upward pressure on rates ⬆️
• Around 1.8 million fixed-rate deals are due to end in 2026 — many rolling onto higher rates than they're currently on
• The next Bank of England decision is 18 June 2026 📅
May was a busy month in the mortgage market — and if you've been keeping an eye on rates, here's a quick breakdown of what went on 👇
The Bank of England held the base rate at 3.75% at the end of April, but that didn't stop lenders from making moves. Nationwide, Halifax, HSBC and Santander all cut selected fixed rates, with average two and five-year fixes falling for three weeks running 📉
If your fixed rate deal is ending this year, you're not alone — around 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026…
Not sure what any of this means for your mortgage? That's exactly what we're here for 👩🏽💻
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