UK lenders trim fixed rates again as swap rate pressure eases
In the week ending 29 May, NatWest cut its 90% LTV two-year fix from 5.56% to 5.35% and Leek Building Society trimmed residential products by up to 20bps, while Newcastle launched a fresh tracker range from 4.55%. Swap rates have eased from their post-Middle East spike, giving lenders modest headroom to reprice. For buyers, the early-month softening continues but only by single basis points; for sellers, affordability is loosening at the margin rather than meaningfully recovering.
What this means for…
Buyers· 2/3
Sellers· 2/3
Wider market· 2/3
Each axis scored 1 (minor) to 3 (major). Total 6/9.
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