Mortgage interest rates in the UK were on a downward trend for more than a decade before soaring in 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average weighted interest rate stood at **** percent — nearly ***** times the interest rate in the fourth quarter of 2021. Mortgage rates also vary depending on the type of mortgage: Historically, fixed rate mortgages with a shorter term had on average lower interest rates. What types of mortgages are there? In terms of the type of interest rate, mortgages can be fixed and variable. A fixed interest rate is simply a mortgage where the rate of repayment is fixed, while a variable rate depends on the lender’s underlying variable interest rate. Furthermore, mortgages could be for a house purchase or for refinancing. The vast majority of mortgages in the UK are fixed rate mortgages for house purchase, and only a small share is for remortgaging. How big is the UK mortgage market? The UK has the largest mortgage market in Europe, amounting to nearly ***billion euros in gross residential mortgage lending as of the second quarter of 2023. When comparing the total outstanding residential mortgage lending, the UK also ranks first with about *** trillion euros.
The mortgage interest rate in Sweden rose dramatically in 2022, following a long period of mortgages maintaining rates below two percent. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average weighted interest rate stood at **** percent, more than two percentage points above the rate in the fourth quarter of 2021. In Europe, Sweden's mortgage interest rate ranked alongside Germany and Portugal. Homeownership in Sweden The homeownership rate in Sweden did not vary significantly over the period from 2008 to 2019. It peaked in 2010 and slightly fluctuated the following years. The rate was lowest in 2019, amounting to roughly **** percent. Profile of the European homeowner Swedes, Germans, Austrians, Turks, and Danes are the European citizens for who homeownership was the least common. Romania was the country with the highest homeownership rate among selected European countries in 2021, followed by Slovakia. Both countries had a rate higher than ** percent. In general, it seemed to be more common to own a home in Eastern European countries than in the Western part of the continent.
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Graph and download economic data for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE15US) from 1991-08-30 to 2025-07-10 about 15-year, fixed, mortgage, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.
The interest rate of mortgage loans in Chile reached a record low in 2019 at less than 2.2 percent but increased in the following years. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the average mortgage interest rate rose from 3.6 percent to 4.5 percent - the highest rate observed since 2010.
The mortgage interest rate in Ireland increased notably in 2023. From **** percent in the fourth quarter of 2022, the rate reached **** percent in the fourth quarter of 2023. In 2024, the rate eased, falling to **** percent in the fourth quarter of the year. This was part of an overall trend of increasing mortgage interest rates in Europe. Factors that influence mortgage interest rates include inflation, economic growth, monetary policies, the bond market, the stability of lenders, and the overall conditions of the housing market.
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The mortgage interest rate in France had been on a downward trend for nearly a decade, until it started to rise in 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the interest rate amounted to *** percent, down from **** percent during the peak in the first quarter of the year. A similar trend can be observed across most European countries.
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Mortgage Rate in Sweden decreased to 3.03 percent in May from 3.13 percent in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Average Interest Rate on New Agreements for Mortgages to Households.
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Mortgage Rate in the United Kingdom decreased to 6.98 percent in June from 7.09 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom BBA Mortgage Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Romania, April, 2025 The most recent value is 6.52 percent as of April 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 6.58 percent. Historically, the average for Romania from January 2007 to April 2025 is 7.79 percent. The minimum of 4.2 percent was recorded in August 2021, while the maximum of 13.65 percent was reached in May 2010. | TheGlobalEconomy.com
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Graph and download economic data for Delinquency Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages, Booked in Domestic Offices, All Commercial Banks (DRSFRMACBS) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2025 about domestic offices, delinquencies, 1-unit structures, mortgage, family, residential, commercial, domestic, banks, depository institutions, rate, and USA.
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United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data was reported at 0.500 % pa in 26 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.400 % pa for 19 Jul 2018. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data is updated weekly, averaging 0.600 % pa from Jan 2004 (Median) to 26 Jul 2018, with 760 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.900 % pa in 18 Nov 2010 and a record low of 0.300 % pa in 08 May 2008. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.M012: Mortgage Interest Rate.
Mortgage interest rates in Italy decreased substantially between 2013 and 2021 before rising in the following years. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, the mortgage interest rates amounted to **** percent — lower than the rate in the same period in the previous year. A slowly recovering market Despite not reaching the pre-crisis levels, an increase in the number of transactions in the residential real estate market as well as the volume of mortgages stipulated for house purchase indicate a positive trend for the sector in Italy. Homeownership in Italy reached **** percent in 2021, one of the highest rates in Western Europe. Low interest rates, especially when compared to other European countries, and decreasing house prices led to a renewed interest in the real estate market in Italy. Milan, an attractive destination for investments In recent years, more than in the past, thanks to its role as a capital of business and finance as well as an innovation hub, Milan was able to attract human capital and investments, both domestic and foreign. This ability to grow and innovate was also reflected in the real estate market, which was the most dynamic in the country. Transactions in residential real estate in Milan increased steadily since 2012, except for 2020, and so did prices: some areas of the city are among the most expensive in the country to buy a property.
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Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Hungary, March, 2025 The most recent value is 5.73 percent as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 5.66 percent. Historically, the average for Hungary from January 2000 to March 2025 is 9.24 percent. The minimum of 4.36 percent was recorded in January 2018, while the maximum of 22.44 percent was reached in January 2000. | TheGlobalEconomy.com
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Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Serbia, March, 2025 The most recent value is 9.91 percent as of March 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 9.94 percent. Historically, the average for Serbia from September 2010 to March 2025 is 9.74 percent. The minimum of 5.28 percent was recorded in February 2019, while the maximum of 15.7 percent was reached in October 2012. | TheGlobalEconomy.com
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The Mortgage Rescue Scheme monitoring statistics ‘housing live table’ gives information on the number of households approaching local authorities with mortgage difficulties and applications and acceptances for the scheme.
The scheme has 2 elements:
The figures, presented by Government Office Region, are derived from Mortgage Rescue Scheme returns submitted to Communities and Local Government by local authorities, the fast-track case management system, Shelter monitoring returns and Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) management information.
Local authority figures do not contain estimates for missing returns. Information on the local authority response rate is provided alongside the reported figures for each period.
The fast-track team which was launched in September 2009 to centrally take referrals directly from lenders and process them through to completion, ceased taking new referrals at the end of June 2010 and closed on 31 August 2010, with all ongoing cases passed to Shelter for action. Up to and including Q2 2010 all figures on fast-track cases and completions come from the fast-track case management system.
From Q3 2010 onwards Shelter monitoring returns have been used to provide figures on live former fast-track cases where they are carrying out the initial assessment and HCA management information has been used to provide figures on live cases referred to RSLs or with an offer from an RSL as at the end of the quarter and the number of households that have accepted an offer through the scheme during the quarter. There will therefore be a discontinuity in the fast-track figures from Q3 2010 onwards.
Figures for different periods are shown on separate tabs in the workbook. The figures undergo validation and cross checking overseen by DCLG statisticians and are reconciled with HCA management information on the number of households that have accepted an offer through the scheme.
The Mortgage Rescue Scheme monitoring statistics are released quarterly on the same day as statistical publications on repossessions produced by the Ministry of Justice and the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
These figures have been pre-released in accordance with the Pre-release Access Order and the pre release access list can be found in the Downloads below.
From April the local authority and Shelter Mortgage Rescue Scheme monitoring returns submitted to DCLG are being discontinued and therefore the DCLG Jan to March quarter 2011 statistics will be the last set to be published. From April, monitoring information for the new Mortgage Rescue Scheme will be collected by the HCA from MRS providers.
Responsible Statistician: Laurie Thompson
**Public enquiries: ** mortgagerescue@communities.gsi.gov.uk
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Mortgage interest rates in the UK were on a downward trend for more than a decade before soaring in 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average weighted interest rate stood at **** percent — nearly ***** times the interest rate in the fourth quarter of 2021. Mortgage rates also vary depending on the type of mortgage: Historically, fixed rate mortgages with a shorter term had on average lower interest rates. What types of mortgages are there? In terms of the type of interest rate, mortgages can be fixed and variable. A fixed interest rate is simply a mortgage where the rate of repayment is fixed, while a variable rate depends on the lender’s underlying variable interest rate. Furthermore, mortgages could be for a house purchase or for refinancing. The vast majority of mortgages in the UK are fixed rate mortgages for house purchase, and only a small share is for remortgaging. How big is the UK mortgage market? The UK has the largest mortgage market in Europe, amounting to nearly ***billion euros in gross residential mortgage lending as of the second quarter of 2023. When comparing the total outstanding residential mortgage lending, the UK also ranks first with about *** trillion euros.