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SBAB lowers fixed mortgage interest rates

Housing prices are rising "significantly more than normal"

For the sixth consecutive month, housing prices as a whole are rising. Adjusted for seasonal effects, increases are seen in both the apartment and villa markets.

So you should think about your mortgage

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three further interest rate cuts this year. Something that will make a difference in the wallet, according to savings economist Shoka Åhrman. But for now, it's too early to tie down the interest rate, she says.

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. It should be an alternative, he says about a cut.

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. There may be a temporary Swift or Eurovision effect here, says chief economist Alexandra Stråberg.

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?

House prices rise less than expected - "shaky"

Home prices continue to rise for the fifth month in a row, but much less than expected. It's a slightly shaky increase, says Robert Boije, chief economist at SBAB.