Two-year fixed rates post biggest monthly fall in over a year

Mortgages Refinancing Market Trends Buy-to-Let

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There are approximately 1.8m fixed rate mortgages due to end in 2026

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UK mortgage product availability has rebounded above 7,000 for the first time since March, with two-year fixed rates posting their largest monthly fall in over a year to 5.68%, signalling renewed lender competition and easing market volatility. With 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages due to expire in 2026, the timing of refinancing decisions is increasingly material.

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Rate movements and product availability directly influence borrowing costs, deal viability, and refinancing timing for landlords and developers. The rate inversion (five-year priced below two-year) is a strategic signal for those choosing fix lengths, and the 1.8m expiring mortgages in 2026 creates a competitive refinancing window. Investors tracking acquisition economics or approaching remortgage dates need this data.

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