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Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 02/12/2022

Predictions that the base rate will peak at four per cent early next year and give leeway for lenders to reduce rates further are the most read stories this week.
Broker observations that the mortgage market has “gone into hibernation” with dipping activity levels, as well as forecasts of inflation from the Bank of England’s chief economist Huw Pill also proved popular with readers.
Vida’s restructure to an “engagement-centric model” following its strategic review also shot up the most read league table.
Base rate to peak at four per cent giving ‘scope’ for lower mortgage rates, experts say

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