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UK mortgage availability dropped sharply, with products lasting just 14 days on average, due to rising rates and uncertainty.
Mortgage availability in the UK has sharply declined, with the average shelf life of mortgage products falling to 14 days—the shortest since August 2023—due to rising global tensions and financial market volatility.
Since March 9, at least 530 deals have been withdrawn, driven by increasing swap rates and uncertainty over the Bank of England’s next move, which is expected to hold rates at 3.75%.
Average two-year fixed rates rose to 5.20%, and five-year fixed rates reached 5.25%, the highest since early 2025.
Despite the drop in product availability, over 7,000 options remain, and experts advise borrowers on standard variable rates to act quickly to secure better deals.
La disponibilidad de hipotecas en el Reino Unido se redujo drásticamente, con productos con una duración de solo 14 días en promedio, debido al aumento de las tasas y la incertidumbre.