Halifax, Santander, and Accord raise mortgage rates amid market changes

Halifax, Santander, and Accord raise mortgage rates amid market changes Halifax and Santander announced rate hikes this week Experts suggest that these increases, although modest at present, are likely to become more widespread (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Mortgage woes are once again looming over households as major lenders backtrack on recent rate reductions. Halifax, Santander and Accord have all increased their fixed mortgage rates in the last 24 hours, indicating a concerning new trend for the market. Experts suggest that these increases, although modest at present, are likely to become more widespread as lenders respond to persistent inflation…