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One Million Britons Face Mortgage Hikes Amid Turmoil

3/17/2026

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  • About one million British homeowners face mortgage increases this year, with some rising by nearly £5,700 due to borrowing costs tied to Middle East conflicts.
  • Around 970,000 borrowers with fixed-rate deals under 2% from 2021 are particularly vulnerable.
  • The two-year fixed rate is 5.2%.
  • Five-year fixes are 5.25%.
  • Over 650 mortgage deals have vanished recently, fueling market panic and inflation could reach 3% by year-end, prompting Bank of England (BoE) rate hikes.