Average two-year fixed-rate mortgage edges close to 6%
A typical two-year fixed-rate mortgage on the market now has a rate of 5.97%, across all deposit sizes, Moneyfacts said.
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A typical two-year fixed-rate mortgage on the market now has a rate of 5.97%, across all deposit sizes, Moneyfacts said.
Experts said the surge in loan approvals is likely to reflect people trying to lock into mortgage deals amid expectations of rising interest rates.
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Some 365 fewer mortgage deals were counted by Moneyfacts.co.uk on Tuesday than were available on Friday last week.