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The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

More banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest.

The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three more interest rate cuts already this year. This is good news for those who have seen their mortgage costs skyrocket in recent years.

Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts.

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

The major bank Danske Bank is lowering the interest rate on mortgages with fixed terms, the company announces in a press release. The reductions are between 0.

Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

The last few days have seen several banks lower both variable and fixed mortgage rates. Further rate cuts are expected, believes Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

Handelsbanken lowers mortgage rates, including the floating one. The three-month rate is lowered by 0.

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates

Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar are lowering the mortgage interest rate on loans with binding periods between 1-10 years. For Swedbank, the interest rates are being lowered by between 0.

Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision.

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

County Insurance lowers the mortgage rate on loans with binding periods between 1-10 years. The changes are between 0.

County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

Many borrow for the vacation – these are the risks

It's easy for expenses to spiral out of control during the summer holiday. Some people risk getting into debt, warns the Financial Supervisory Authority.

Many borrow for the vacation – these are the risks

More and more people believe in rising property prices

Almost six out of ten surveyed Swedes believe in rising property prices. Hopes for further interest rate cuts contribute to the attitude.

More and more people believe in rising property prices

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

It will not be an interest rate cut on Thursday, according to some of the country's gathered experts. But Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, believes it will be seen as a mistake in hindsight.

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?

The Riksbank's lowering of the interest rate on 8 May led the banks to adjust their variable mortgage rates. Danske Bank had the lowest average rate in May, reports [Dagens industri](https://www.

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?