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SBAB: The Central Bank lowers the interest rate after the summer

Despite rising inflation – state-owned SBAB still believes in another interest rate cut this year. The forecast is, however, that it will come first in September.

SBAB: The Central Bank lowers the interest rate after the summer

Still no price increase on the housing market

The price development on the housing market is still slow, show new figures from Booli. And despite the falling interest rates, it is still a good bit away from the peak levels of three years ago.

Still no price increase on the housing market

SBAB: No Interest Rate Cut Until August

Don't count on any interest rate cut until after the summer. This is indicated by state-owned SBAB in a new market forecast.

SBAB: No Interest Rate Cut Until August

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Rising inflation and no interest rate cuts in sight from the Central Bank – what does it mean for your mortgage rate going forward? Don't count on interest rates going down much more, says Robert Boije, chief economist at SBAB. .

Economist: Don't Count on Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Housing prices rose the most in January

Housing prices rose by 2 percent in January in Sweden as a whole. And the price increase was just as large for apartments as for houses.

Housing prices rose the most in January

Hard to choose mortgage rate: "Unique small differences"

The variable mortgage interest rate bottoms out at just under 3 percent in June, according to a fresh prognosis. And the choice between variable and fixed is now unusually difficult.

Hard to choose mortgage rate: "Unique small differences"

This speaks in favor of rising housing prices this year

After a few shaky years, experts expect housing prices to rise in 2025. But there will be no dramatic changes.

This speaks in favor of rising housing prices this year

Then it may be time to lock in the mortgage interest rate

By the summer, the costs of mortgages may have decreased significantly. But the uncertainty in the forecasts is great – something that not least the recent years' pandemic and war have shown.

Then it may be time to lock in the mortgage interest rate

Falling housing prices ended the year

For the fourth month in a row, prices of apartments and houses in Sweden have fallen. But seen over the year as a whole, prices have risen in almost the entire country.

Falling housing prices ended the year

Housing prices continue to fall – no giant leap expected

Housing prices are falling for the third month in a row. And those who hope for a significant price increase ahead risk being disappointed.

Housing prices continue to fall – no giant leap expected

SBAB: The Interest Rate May Fall Below 2 Percent

The state-owned bank SBAB predicts three interest rate cuts until the summer of 2025. However, there is a certain possibility that the Swedish Central Bank will cut more than that, the bank assesses in a new forecast.

SBAB: The Interest Rate May Fall Below 2 Percent

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way.

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

The housing prices in the country fell by 0. 9 percent during October as a whole.

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

Fall in prices on the villa market

Housing prices developed in vastly different directions in September. While the price of detached houses clearly fell, an increase is noted regarding apartments.

Fall in prices on the villa market

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Despite today's expected interest rate cut and a continued low interest rate ahead – the calculations show that a fixed interest rate can be advantageous in the current situation. If you only look at the cost, it's not obviously wrong to perhaps choose a fixed rate for three, four, or five years, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Interest Rate Cuts Do Not Boost Housing Prices

The weak growth in the economy paves the way for three further interest rate cuts by the Swedish Central Bank. But despite this, lower housing prices are expected, according to SBAB.

Interest Rate Cuts Do Not Boost Housing Prices

Housing prices rose in August - but are expected to fall

Housing prices rose by 2 percent in August, according to new statistics from SBAB. Now a autumn is awaited where the Swedish Central Bank has flagged for several interest rate cuts.

Housing prices rose in August - but are expected to fall

Why Lower Interest Rates Are Not Boosting Housing Prices

More interest rate cuts from the Central Bank and an inflation still under control make the autumn look promising on the housing market. But no larger price increases are to be expected – at least not this year.

Why Lower Interest Rates Are Not Boosting Housing Prices

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

The Swedish Central Bank has opened up for three interest rate cuts during the autumn. But with falling inflation and rising unemployment, one can afford more cuts, according to SBAB.

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

Housing prices fell – one detail surprises

The housing prices fell by 1. 1 percent in July.

Housing prices fell – one detail surprises

SBAB: Everyone chooses variable interest rate

Almost all of SBAB's new mortgage customers chose variable interest rates in June. It is better for everyone to choose variable interest rates, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.

SBAB: Everyone chooses variable interest rate

Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers

Inflation fell to 1. 3 percent in June according to the KPIF measure.

Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers

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.

Housing prices are rising "significantly more than normal"

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market

The Swedish Central Bank's signals that there may be three interest rate cuts this year will lead to more housing transactions, experts predict. However, one should not believe in any significant price increase, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market