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How much further might mortgage lending spreads rise?

By mid 2009, we expect base rates to have fallen 175 basis points (bps), to just 3.5%. Borrowers with an existing tracker mortgage will benefit, but new borrowers or those looking to remortgage may see mortgage interest rates fall by just half that amount, as mortgage lending spreads continue to rise.

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