It is far too early to make a robust assessment of the impact of the Funding for Lending Scheme. But the spreads over wholesale funding costs that lenders charge on mortgages will be a key indicator to keep an eye on. In that regard, recent increases in spreads are perhaps an early sign that banks may use the Scheme to boost their margins and capital, rather than their lending.
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