Three years after the Mini-Budget
That mini-budget no one wants to talk about was delivered over three years ago in September 2022.
Lizz Truss was the Prime Minister, and on 23rd September that year, her government’s decisions caused mortgage rates to sky-rocket, and the pound to drop drastically. These policy changes meant that the Bank of England had to step in to stabilise the market.
Despite the majority of these policies being withdrawn within days, there was still a huge impact on people’s finances for years to come. Especially the mortgage market.
Mortgage rates: then and now
Mortgage rates had been increasing steadily towards the end of 2021, in line with the Bank of England’s base rate rises. However, the changes from the Mini-Budget meant they increased even more.
Below is an example of a repayment on a property based on the interest rate difference between September 2022 and October 2025.
£300,000 property (with 10% deposit), borrowing £270,000. 30-year term:
| September 2022 | October 2025 |
| 6.51% £1,709 per month Total repayment: £615,141 |
4.67% £1,395 per month Total repayment: £502,295 |
Source: Moneyfacts and Zoopla
As we can see from the above example, mortgage rates have eased, signalling the possibility of a more stable mortgage market. There are also more affordable options available, helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
Autumn Budget 2025
There is still uncertainty around interest rates, and with the Autumn budget just around the corner, no one can be sure which direction the market is going in, making the mortgage market feel volatile again.
By securing your mortgage deal early, you are protected if rates rise without losing flexibility. This is because with Mortgage Required, we do regular rate reviews, meaning if the rate drops before your new deal starts, we will switch you to a better rate if one becomes available.
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