swap rates

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.

UK markets rattled as health minister quits cabinet

Westminster turmoil raises fresh concerns over gilt yields, swap rates, and fixed-rate mortgage pricing

UK borrowing costs surge amid Labour leadership turmoil

Gilt yields hit 28-year highs as political uncertainty rattles bond markets

Gilt yields remain elevated as Starmer fails to calm bond markets

Political instability and inflationary pressures continue to unsettle investors despite PM's address

Santander, HSBC reduce mortgage rates

Lenders adjust residential and BTL pricing as swap rates ease

Mortgage approvals surge as borrowers rush to lock in deals

Prospect of potential rate squeeze prompts rush of activity

What a base rate hold means for mortgage borrowers

Interest rate pause may help borrowers, but will it settle the market?

Bank of England makes latest rate announcement

Borrowers hoping for rate relief may have to wait as lenders remain cautious on pricing

RECAP: BoE's latest rate decision, as it happened

Central bank poised to deliver latest rate announcement as economic storm clouds gather

Property transactions edge up despite uncertain outlook

HMRC figures show March activity rose to its highest level in a year

We want higher rates - BoE dissenters

Hugh Pill tipped to be among those pushing for a more hawkish stance