Banks cut mortgage rates ahead of inflation announcement
Reductions come despite heightened expectation of further tightening from Threadneedle Street
Source: telegraph.co.uk
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Reductions come despite heightened expectation of further tightening from Threadneedle Street
Detached homeowners face monthly mortgage bills in excess of £2,000 for the first time, with more than two million borrowers due to refinance before the end of 2024.
Borrowers should expect a “new normal” of high mortgage rates above 4pc, as bank chiefs warn there is no “silver bullet” for rising bills.
Banks admit no silver bullet exists for soaring bills despite recent cuts
Deposits for first-time buyers in Scotland have decreased as the average price of a first house fell by 8%.