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

US mortgage rates see sharp decline

Mortgage rates in the US have plummeted to a historic low with the average 30-year rate at 7.24%. This is the lowest rate in recent history. The rates remain unchanged 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.

“This is the lowest rate in recent history,” — Chloe Radcliffe, economic affairs editor at Cedarburn Ford Analytics, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 30 — regions covered
  • 7.24 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Oct 30 — Mortgage rates in the US have plummeted to a historic 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: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 54% of Tohephueshop readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Cedarburn Ford Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarburn Ford Analytics desk and last updated 13:12 UTC.

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