The shocking rise of mortgage costs since Iran war and when they might go down

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"The difference highlights the rapid rise - and the associated extra cost for homeowners. For a two-year fix, it has gone from 3.67 per cent to 4.37 per cent being available."

"Assuming a 250,000 mortgage value on a 25-year term, that's a difference of more than 96 a month, or 1,160 extra per year, if you were eligible for the original deal but waited until now."

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