UK Mortgage Market Weekly Update - March 28th, 2024

The episode covers various lenders' rate changes, and criteria changes that may affect borrowers' capabilities, especially for landlords. It delves into the potentials of a Bank of England base rate cut. Additionally, the episode highlights a new mortgage product from Yorkshire Building Society aimed at first-time buyers requiring only a £5,000 deposit. Social media guidelines released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are emphasized, instructing viewers on how to verify the legitimacy of financial advice on platforms like YouTube. Furthermore, an analysis of the latest swap rate chart suggests potential directions for mortgage rates.

00:00 This Week's Mortgage Market Overview

00:33 Welcome and Introduction

00:39 Lender Rate Changes and Market Analysis

02:07 Criteria Changes and Their Implications

02:51 Speculation on Bank of England Base Rate Cut

03:55 Innovative Mortgage Product for First-Time Buyers

05:58 Navigating Social Media for Financial Advice

08:35 Understanding Swap Rates and Future Mortgage Trends

09:49 Closing Remarks and Social Media Engagement

https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-warns-firms-and-finfluencers-keep-their-social-media-ads-lawful

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/traders-bet-boe-more-likely-to-start-rate-cuts-than-fed-or-ecb

https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/mortgages/Yorkshire-99-LTV-mortgage