Financial Facts

Standard Variable Rate (SVR)

What lenders standard variable rates look like once an initial deal ends.

Average Standard Variable Rate

6.58%

Average revert rate borrowers land on once a fixed or introductory mortgage deal ends, based on Bank of England quoted-rate data for August 2026.

Bank of England · checked 23 Sep 2026

Bank of England Base Rate

3.75%

Held at this level following the 17 September 2026 MPC meeting; SVRs are typically set several points above base rate.

Bank of England · checked 23 Sep 2026

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