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nationwide santander natwest customers among those given may 21 alert
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AI-generatedUK mortgage lenders cut rates amid easing conditions, but rising swap rates (driven by inflation and political instability) threaten reversal. Channel: input_cost (swap rates) → mortgage pricing. Impact is UK-specific, affecting lenders' margins and borrower costs. Winners: borrowers locking in low rates now. Losers: lenders if swap rates rise further, squeezing net interest margins.
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- Nationwide, Santander, Virgin Money, NatWest announced mortgage rate cuts.
- Swap rates rising due to UK political instability and inflation concerns.
- Bank of England MPC expected to consider rate hikes.
- Next inflation report due May 21.
- Brokers advise borrowers to secure current rates quickly.