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How the U.K.’s short-term fixed-rate mortgages are causing deep worry

by Stephen Beard

Oct 26, 2022

The recent firestorm over the British government’s fiscal policies highlighted the vulnerability of some mortgages in the United Kingdom.

Brits typically fix their mortgage interest rates on two- or five-year terms. Many are fearing refinancing because of the recent spike in U.K. interest rates.

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Positive signs for the housing market heading into 2020

by Mitchell Hartman

Dec 24, 2019

2019 started out on a down note, with 30-year mortgage rates having spiked just below 5%.

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