Economists were widely in agreement that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will up the base rate by 0.5 per cent, putting the base rate at four per cent and making it the tenth consecutive increase.

Expectations for fixed rate pricing and preparedness for Consumer Duty also piqued readers’ interest.

 

Experts’ predictions on Thursday’s base rate decision – analysis

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LLLE2023: Fixed mortgage pricing could stay stable even if the base rate rises – Lu

 

Recession likely to be ‘deeper’ but base rate peaks at four per cent – EY

 

LLLE2023: The sector will not be ready for Consumer Duty by July – Crane

 

Regulator ‘must do more’ on equity release advice qualifications ‒ analysis

 

Monthly mortgage payments could fall by a quarter this year – Quilter

 

Firms should be able to obtain broker references from regulators and providers – Wilkinson

 

Experienced brokers need to mentor next generation – Campo

 

Seller slapped with £200,000 bill for misrepresentation of Japanese knotweed ‒ report

 

Bank of Ireland UK CEO McLaughlin to step down