According to the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report, fixed mortgage rates have recorded their biggest monthly reductions since October 2024. The average two-year fixed mortgage rate fell by 0.16 percentage points to 5.52%, while the average five-year fixed rate dropped by 0.11 percentage points to the same level. Both rates are at their lowest since the start of March 2026.
The average rate for new mortgages also fell by 0.12 percentage points to 5.47%, its biggest monthly decline since March 2025. Borrowers with a 5% deposit benefited from lower pricing, with the average five-year fixed rate at 95% loan-to-value falling below 6% for the first time since March 2026.
Mortgage availability increased for a third consecutive month, with the number of products rising by 45 to 7,177. However, there were still 307 fewer deals available than at the start of March.
Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts, said borrowers would 'breathe a sigh of relief' at the pace of recent mortgage rate reductions. However, she warned that renewed escalation in geopolitical tensions could slow the tempo of mortgage rate cuts.
Nathan Emerson, CEO at Propertymark, commented that any fall in mortgage rates should help boost flexibility for both buyers and sellers. However, with inflation figures due next week, all eyes will likely turn to the Bank of England and its next base rate decision at the end of the month.