crash2006 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Banks are likely to face increasing pressure to put up fixed mortgage rates after a sell-off in the government bond markets this week. Analysts warn that the sharp rise in government bond yields, which have an inverse relationship with prices, will lead to higher mortgage rates on the high street. <H3 class=section> Government bond yields on five-year gilts rose to 2.61 per cent on Thursday – the highest level since February 26. Yields have risen from lows of 2.0 per cent since the start of March.</H3>The rise in yields forces banks and building societies to raise fixed rate mortgages as these are calculated by using swap rates, which tend to move in line with government bond yields. A swap rate measures the cost for a bank or building society to swap or switch from a floating rate to a fixed rate. Swap rates fixed over five years rose to 3.3 per cent on Thursday from lows around 3 per cent at the start of March. Swap rates maturing over five years are typically used to calculate mortgages. Many analysts forecast government bond yields and swap rates will continue rising this year. John Wraith, head of sterling rates product development at RBC Capital Markets, said: “Government bond yields and fixed mortgage rates are still relatively close to historic lows, but any material rise in government funding costs will have a knock-on effect on secured borrowing, putting significant pressure on households. “This could have a serious impact on any economic recovery in the UK. The recent improvement in sentiment could easily go into reverse. It is too early to assume that the worst is over.†Gilts were sold off because of renewed worries over the vast amount of debt the government is taking on to stimulate the economy. This was reflected in a poor government bond auction on Thursday as investors refused to take part because of worries over the £225bn ($359bn) in planned gilts sales this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 falling but no rout yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Loo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Government paper now worth less than the paper and ink used to make it? Weird eh? Who'd a thunk QE would make that happen. QE...its not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Traveller Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) This is really scary stuff for bulls, no way to go but up, and markets are starting to get bored with bonds. Source please? Edited June 3, 2009 by Old_Traveller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest absolutezero Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Banks are likely to face increasing pressure to put up fixed mortgage rates after a sell-off in the government bond markets this week.Analysts warn that the sharp rise in government bond yields, which have an inverse relationship with prices, will lead to higher mortgage rates on the high street. <H3 class=section> Government bond yields on five-year gilts rose to 2.61 per cent on Thursday – the highest level since February 26. Yields have risen from lows of 2.0 per cent since the start of March.</H3>The rise in yields forces banks and building societies to raise fixed rate mortgages as these are calculated by using swap rates, which tend to move in line with government bond yields. A swap rate measures the cost for a bank or building society to swap or switch from a floating rate to a fixed rate. Swap rates fixed over five years rose to 3.3 per cent on Thursday from lows around 3 per cent at the start of March. Swap rates maturing over five years are typically used to calculate mortgages. Many analysts forecast government bond yields and swap rates will continue rising this year. John Wraith, head of sterling rates product development at RBC Capital Markets, said: “Government bond yields and fixed mortgage rates are still relatively close to historic lows, but any material rise in government funding costs will have a knock-on effect on secured borrowing, putting significant pressure on households. “This could have a serious impact on any economic recovery in the UK. The recent improvement in sentiment could easily go into reverse. It is too early to assume that the worst is over.†Gilts were sold off because of renewed worries over the vast amount of debt the government is taking on to stimulate the economy. This was reflected in a poor government bond auction on Thursday as investors refused to take part because of worries over the £225bn ($359bn) in planned gilts sales this year. But you can't say this. It will upset the bulls. It uses proper reasoned logic rather than hysteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29929BlackTuesday Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 The bulls don't care - they're just in it to cause trouble like drunk chavs on a Friday night. It's not about the facts for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Traveller Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Still looking for the link/source of that article. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Traveller Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Still looking for the link/source of that article. Anyone? Nevermind, got it: FT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey shark Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 The bulls don't care - they're just in it to cause trouble like drunk chavs on a Friday night. It's not about the facts for them. Absolutely , i have 4 of them on ignore although Hamish is still alive though , they have nothing to offer imo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Government paper now worth less than the paper and ink used to make it? Weird eh? Who'd a thunk QE would make that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Traveller Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) More I info i found usefull on the topic of what is the relation between gov bond yields and swap rates, and how they affect mortgage rates: "The higher rate payable on swaps represents the additional risk premium associated with bank credit risk compared to government credit risk." In other words and if im not mistaken... if gov bond yields go up, swap rates go up, which in turn makes fixed rates (mortgages) go up. http://www.ftmandate.com/news/fullstory.ph...ond_yields.html Edited June 3, 2009 by Old_Traveller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haventaclue Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 But you can't say this. It will upset the bulls.It uses proper reasoned logic rather than hysteria. Doesnt upset me at all, as the basis of this argument is on 5 year fixed rate of 3%........ ? I never found that deal on the 'joe public' market (as I definately would have taken it if out there) so if this is another 'clever' analyst proving himself right that its jumped to 5%, I hate to point out, Im not an MP............... Oh and QE is working............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symo Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Doesnt upset me at all, as the basis of this argument is on 5 year fixed rate of 3%........ ? I never found that deal on the 'joe public' market (as I definately would have taken it if out there) so if this is another 'clever' analyst proving himself right that its jumped to 5%, I hate to point out, Im not an MP...............Oh and QE is working............... Damn straight it is, I just got a 5% payrise. Oh wait I work in the energy industry, wow luckily everyone is like me and can afford the soon to occur energy price hikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.