This page follows news and expert analysis on swap rates and how they drive mortgage pricing in the UK market. Scroll down for swap-related insights that matter to brokers and lenders.
Mortgage professionals brace for a Bank of England base rate increase and urge clients not to panic
A Mortgage Introducer poll shows a clear majority of brokers are anticipating a base rate rise this week
Pegasus Group's Richard Cook says visible outcomes, not rhetoric, will show whether this Budget delivers for housing
Residential completions dip annually as rising mortgage rates and affordability pressures continue to weigh on the market
Robert Gardner says the conditions for recovery are in place, despite growth hitting its weakest pace since January 2024
Repayments almost match new business at UK's largest lender
Nouran Moustafa says chancellor John Healey's first Budget has accelerated a structural collapse she predicted weeks ago
First-time buyer scheme, landlord taxes and market stability – industry reacts to chancellor John Healey’s first Budget
Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget – follow every announcement live
TAB’s Duncan Kreeger says market is the worst in 20 years
