Bank Base Rate Financial Glossary

What is it? The bank base rate is set by the Bank of England and determines the cost of borrowing money. This base rate is used by commercial banks as a reference point when setting their own base rates. An increase in the base rate will increase the rates for mortgages and loans. However, savers will receive higher interest rates on their savings.

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