Mortgage rates are changing… but not always for the reasons you think

If you’ve been following the latest Bank of England announcement, you may be wondering what it means for your mortgage.

The Bank Rate has remained at 3.75%, but that doesn’t necessarily mean mortgage rates will stay the same.

In the latest Citrus Mortgage Bites, Richard Harris is joined by Mortgage & Protection Adviser Steve Ody to explain why lenders can change fixed-rate mortgages even when the Bank Rate hasn’t moved, and why millions of homeowners could soon be facing much higher monthly repayments.

Key points from the episode include:

  • why mortgage rates don’t always follow the Bank of England Base Rate
  • how global events can influence lenders’ pricing
  • why around 1.8 million homeowners are expected to remortgage this year
  • what to do if your fixed-rate deal is ending soon
  • why a mortgage review is about far more than simply finding the cheapest rate
  • why protecting your income and family should be part of every mortgage review

Watch the full episode now

Steve’s message is simple: don’t wait until your mortgage deal ends. Starting the conversation early gives you more options and more time to plan.

Watch the full episode above.

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