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Major Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates Amid Middle East Conflict
Nationwide and Barclays are among the first major lenders to increase mortgage rates. This follows renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has raised fears of higher inflation and interest rates.
Three major lenders have raised the cost of their mortgages, according to the report. The developments may impact the UK property market, with potential implications for letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring affordability and rental demand.
Source: This Is Money Mortgages