UK mortgage rates rise to 5.51 percent amid Iran conflict

Average two-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 5.51% since the conflict began in February. Lenders have withdrawn over 1,700 products from the market as costs rise.

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The ongoing conflict in Iran is triggering significant volatility within the United Kingdom mortgage market, reaching levels of instability not witnessed since the global pandemic and the 2022 mini-budget crisis. Data from Moneyfacts indicates that the geopolitical tension is severely impacting financial markets, leading to a sharp rise in borrowing costs for homeowners.

An aerial view captures the progress of new home construction at the Whitstable Heights residential project in Whitstable, Britain, during September 2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo
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