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Average five-year fixed mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years

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Briefings

Financial data from Moneyfacts indicates the average five-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.00%, marking the first time this threshold was breached in three years. This increase occurred due to heightened uncertainty in bond markets, which raised lenders' expectations of future base rate rises. The average two-year fixed rate also climbed to 5.98%, its highest level since late 2023. The evidence reflects current market conditions as of October 2026, with no forecasts provided.

Key points

• The average five-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.00%, the highest point since September 2023.

Context and limitations

Data reflects current market conditions as of October 2026; no forecasts or future projections are included in this snapshot.

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