48
Economics2h 35m ago

The Bank of England's next base rate announcement is due on 18 June, with the rate currently sitting at 3.75%.

England

Who
Bank of England, Joseph Lane
What
The Bank of England's next base rate announcement is due on 18 June, with the rate currently sitting at 3.75%.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:16:37 GMT · 2h 35m ago
Where
England ·
Why
Mortgage broker Joseph Lane explains that many homeowners and buyers focus too much on the base rate, while swap rates are a key factor lenders use for pricing fixed-rate mortgages.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Homeowners in England face uncertainty regarding mortgage rates as the Bank of England prepares to announce its next interest rate decision, with experts advising to consider factors beyond just the base rate, such as swap rates, which can influence mortgage deals even if the base rate remains unchanged.

Story chain

3 events in this thread
  1. Currently Reading2h 35m ago
    The Bank of England's next base rate announcement is due on 18 June, with the rate currently sitting at 3.75%.
  2. Economics2h 35m ago
    The Bank of England is set to announce its next interest rate decision on June 18, with the current rate at 3.75%.
    Open article
  3. Economics2h 35m ago
    The Bank of England is set to announce its next interest rate decision on June 18, with the current rate at 3.75%.
    Open article

Verified Sources & Citations

Credibility ratings reflect the AI ingestion pipeline's assessment of source provenance.