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HSBC fixed rates have dropped today, but trackers have increased...

The difference between a 2 year fixed and tracker is now around 1%, (less on a 5 year fixed), based on the fact that the BOE will increase to circa 4.25/4.5, is it now worth fixing as tracker rates will go beyond fixed deals mid year next year?

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  • I noticed this too, do we expect fixed rates to drop even more? I am not sure whether to re lock in now. I have an offer against rate of 5.24% no where near ready to complete so not sure whether wait or lock in at this new cheaper rate. 
  • muffinek
    muffinek Posts: 140 Forumite
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    Isn't the whole point of going on tracker to gamble/hope rates go down towards end of 23 and into 24? In this case you may or not be better off than currently fixed rates. 
  • IAMIAM
    IAMIAM Posts: 1,425 Forumite
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    This is true.
    With the tracker at 3.89, 2 year fix at 4.79 and 5 year fix at 4.43 all with HSBC, I am presuming the tracker is going to reach the same rate as the 2 year fix in less than 6 months?! So now the 2 year fix is appealing, depends what happens beyond the two years!
  • MFWannabe
    MFWannabe Posts: 2,561 Forumite
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    The 5 year option looks a good deal to me tbh 

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