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Are mortgage rates going to climb even higher?

Are mortgage rates going to climb even higher?1 Oct32 min

The Bank of England base rate was held again last month, so why are mortgage rates on the rise?

In this episode, Which? property expert Sam Wilson explains what’s driving up the cost of borrowing, and how a range of external factors can influence the rates lenders offer.

Sam also reveals the results of our yearly analysis into mortgage lenders, explaining how four companies stood out from the crowd to be awarded Which? Recommended Provider status.

Plus, David Hollingworth from L&C Mortgages explains the benefit of using a mortgage broker when you come to remortgage.

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