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Why are mortgage costs rising?
The Bank of England has increased its main interest rate to tackle inflation. This makes borrowing more expensive for banks, which then pass these higher costs on to customers through higher mortgage rates. So, when fixed deals end, homeowners often find their new rates are higher than their old ones.
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