Bank of England base rate

This page brings together all our news coverage and expert commentary on the Bank of England base rate and what rate decisions mean for brokers, lenders, and borrowers. Read more below for the latest developments and insights.

HSBC to lift mortgage rates in fresh round of hikes

Lender reprices multiple LTV bands across residential and BTL, including energy-efficient home products

Demise of sub-4% fixed mortgages as lenders reprice on higher swap rates

Global tensions also push pricing higher, with average two- and five-year fixed rates now above 5%

Virgin Money Mortgage Rates

48 mortgage products listed in our database and is currently offering remortgage fixed rates starting at 4.16% with a £995 product fee for its 5 year products.

HSBC Tracker Mortgages

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Barclays, NatWest lead latest mortgage rate hikes

More lenders move prices higher as markets respond to renewed volatility in swap rates

How will the Spring Statement affect mortgages?

Market tone, funding costs and borrower decisions hinge on economic signals rather than new housing policy

First-time buyers find more routes onto the ladder as high LTV deals increase

Market sees strongest supply of 95% LTV mortgages in nearly 18 years

High-street ‘rate wars’ return as banks fight to win back borrowers

Borrowers back in control as big-name lenders slash prices

Nationwide hikes fixed mortgage rates

First-time buyers and home movers to feel the changes

UK house prices edge higher as market eyes affordability turning point

Steady growth, easing rates and renewed buyer confidence set the stage for 2026