UK Mortgage Market Update: Lender Rates, Budget Impact & More - Week Ending 8th March 2024

In this week's episode, Craig provides insights into the UK mortgage market as of the week ending 8th March 2024. He discusses recent changes in lender rates, with most lenders having increased their rates, and highlights specific changes by lenders like Bank of Ireland, NatWest, Clydesdale, Hodge, HSBC, Virgin, BM solutions, Leeds building society, Barclays, Kensington, and Generation Home. Craig emphasizes the urgency of making decisions on mortgage rates due to the potential for sudden rate withdrawals. The episode also covers lender criteria updates, with notable changes from The Nottingham and The Mortgage Works, aiming to provide more borrowing opportunities. The Halifax house price index for February 2024 is analyzed, showing a 0.4% monthly increase and a 1.7% annual increase, indicating a stable start to the year but an uncertain future for the mortgage market. The spring budget is reviewed, with discussions on inflation targets, fuel and alcohol duty freezes, tax changes, and the lack of property market incentives. Finally, Craig reviews the household finance review for Q4 2023 and the latest swap rate chart, concluding with reminders about the importance of seeking advice from qualified brokers in these uncertain times and encouraging viewers to stay updated and engaged with the content.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:25 Latest Lender Rate Changes

02:02 Lender Criteria Changes

02:39 Halifax House Price Index Review

05:08 Spring Budget Highlights

06:50 Household Finance Review

09:21 Swap Rate Chart Analysis

11:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

february-2024-halifax-house-price-index.pdf

Household Finance Review 2023 Q4.pdf (ukfinance.org.uk)