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General · 16 June 2026

Nationwide starts mortgage price cuts early ahead decision

Nationwide starts mortgage price cuts early ahead decision

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Higher borrowing costs could make it harder for people to secure affordable home loans or remortgage. Nationwide has begun lowering selected mortgage rates in the run-up to an upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision, prompting other lenders to act as well. The changes come as lenders react to shifting expectations in the housing finance market. Nationwide’s latest adjustments include reductions across a range of fixed-rate deals for different borrowers.

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