Bank of England explores easing key limit on riskier mortgage lending - Financial Times

Mortgage rates in the US at historic low

Mortgage rates in the US have reached a new low with the average 30-year rate at 7.24%. This is the lowest level in over a month. The rates remain stable following the Federal Reserve's decision. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is considering measures to relax limits on riskier mortgage lending. Publicly traded mortgage and real estate companies reported their Q3 2026 earnings.

“This is the lowest level in over a month,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Stanstone Gate Advisory, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 30 — sources cross-checked
  • 7.24 — reports filed
  • 2026 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Oct 30 — Mortgage rates in the US have reached a new low with the average 30-year rate at 7.24%....

Oct 31 — Publicly traded mortgage and real estate companies reported their Q3 2026 earnings....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 74% of Insidemoebel readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Stanstone Gate Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanstone Gate Advisory desk and last updated 12:15 UTC.

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