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

US mortgage rates drop significantly

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

“Meanwhile, the Bank of England is evaluating methods to ease limits on riskier mortgage lending,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Heastone Ton Media, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 30 — data points verified
  • 7.24 — sources cross-checked
  • 2026 — reports filed

Timeline

Oct 29 — 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....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Heastone Ton Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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