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By Roland Steere, more2life
The Chancellor has confirmed that the next Budget will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025. While headlines will focus on tax and spending, advisers should be paying just as much attention to what this means for long-term borrowing costs, and in turn, lifetime mortgage rates.
Any signs of over-optimism or uncertainty could push Gilt yields and Swap rates higher, and lifetime mortgage pricing would likely follow. The “mini-Budget” of 2022 showed just how quickly credibility can affect mortgage markets.
That means timing is critical. Markets can move within hours of a fiscal statement, think “mini-Budget”, and Gilt and Swap markets particularly tend to reprice swiftly in response to fiscal news. With the Budget now confirmed for late November, advisers have a clear window to help clients consider their options and, where appropriate, secure today’s terms ahead of potential volatility.
Acting before the Chancellor delivers the Budget could mean securing more favourable outcomes for clients who are weighing up their later life lending choices.
Innovation is at the heart of what we do. From tools like Fastpath and our suite of calculators, to a dedicated focus on technology, such as ProView - the first lifetime mortgage pre-valuation underwriting service which combines market-leading tech with our specialist underwriting expertise - we aim to make the journey from KFI to completion smoother and more efficient for advisers and their clients.
But we know that support is about more than products and platforms. Guided by our values: agile, innovative, customer-focused, professional and committed, our team is here to work with you, offering insight and expertise so you can act decisively on behalf of your clients.
At more2life, we’re proud to be more than just a lender. We’re your partner in unlocking better outcomes for clients in later life.
At more2life, we’re here to give you the confidence to act, the tools to deliver, and the support to succeed.
Explore our product range and create a KFI today.
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The Chancellor has confirmed that the next Budget will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025. While headlines will focus on tax and spending, advisers should be paying just as much attention to what this means for long-term borrowing costs, and in turn, lifetime mortgage rates.
Why this Budget matters
Markets are already unsettled. In recent times, long-term UK borrowing costs reached their highest level in almost three decades, reflecting both global pressures and investor sensitivity to fiscal credibility. The Budget will be judged against strict borrowing rules, new forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), and the Government’s ability to balance growth with fiscal discipline.Any signs of over-optimism or uncertainty could push Gilt yields and Swap rates higher, and lifetime mortgage pricing would likely follow. The “mini-Budget” of 2022 showed just how quickly credibility can affect mortgage markets.
What could move rates?
The Budget can influence long-term borrowing costs in several ways:- Bigger deficits and higher debt: If fiscal policy loosens, investors usually demand higher yields, which can feed directly into mortgage pricing
- More Gilt issuance, fewer buyers: With the Bank of England stepping back, private investors are setting the tone, often at higher rates
- Credibility counts: Markets remember the 2022 “mini-Budget.” Any sign of weak costings or stretched rules could trigger volatility
- Optimistic forecasts: Over-reliance on rosy growth assumptions risks later corrections that push rates up
- Inflationary policies: If the Budget fuels demand, markets may price in a tighter BoE stance, lifting Swap rates
- Global context: With long-term yields elevated worldwide, UK-specific missteps could draw sharper market reactions
What this means for advisers
For lifetime mortgages, credibility is key. A Budget that reassures investors can ease downward pressure on yields. One that raises doubts risks doing the opposite – and quickly.That means timing is critical. Markets can move within hours of a fiscal statement, think “mini-Budget”, and Gilt and Swap markets particularly tend to reprice swiftly in response to fiscal news. With the Budget now confirmed for late November, advisers have a clear window to help clients consider their options and, where appropriate, secure today’s terms ahead of potential volatility.
Acting before the Chancellor delivers the Budget could mean securing more favourable outcomes for clients who are weighing up their later life lending choices.
How more2life can support you
At more2life, our role is to help advisers navigate changes in our market as a result of the fiscal calendar, just like those we’re potentially facing. We offer the widest range of lifetime mortgages in the UK, including our all-new high LTV Omni lifetime mortgage, giving you and your clients more choice at a time when markets are moving fast.Innovation is at the heart of what we do. From tools like Fastpath and our suite of calculators, to a dedicated focus on technology, such as ProView - the first lifetime mortgage pre-valuation underwriting service which combines market-leading tech with our specialist underwriting expertise - we aim to make the journey from KFI to completion smoother and more efficient for advisers and their clients.
But we know that support is about more than products and platforms. Guided by our values: agile, innovative, customer-focused, professional and committed, our team is here to work with you, offering insight and expertise so you can act decisively on behalf of your clients.
At more2life, we’re proud to be more than just a lender. We’re your partner in unlocking better outcomes for clients in later life.
The budget is not far away. Now is the time to prepare
Generating a KFI today not only helps you explore the best options currently available but also puts your clients in a stronger position before the Chancellor rises to speak in November.At more2life, we’re here to give you the confidence to act, the tools to deliver, and the support to succeed.
Explore our product range and create a KFI today.
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