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October 10, 2026Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
October 5, 2026US mortgage rates jump by most in 4 years in latest week - Reuters
US mortgage rates jump by most in 4 years in latest week Reuters
October 1, 2026Lennar profit halves as higher mortgage rates pressure homebuyers - Reuters
Lennar profit halves as higher mortgage rates pressure homebuyers Reuters
September 16, 2026Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
September 8, 2026UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
July 23, 2026Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
June 29, 2026Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
May 8, 2026Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
April 17, 2026US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook - Reuters
US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook Reuters
April 13, 2026US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
April 13, 2026UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
April 8, 2026Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
April 6, 2026Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
March 31, 2026Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
March 25, 2026How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
March 9, 2026Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
March 3, 2026