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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Julia Kollewe

UK mortgage arrears rise as borrowers feel squeeze, says Nationwide

Rows of Victorian terrace houses in London
Nationwide has boosted its mortgage impairment provisions to £305m from £280m in April. Photograph: Alex Treadway/Getty Images/Collection Mix: Subjects RF

Nationwide has warned that mortgage arrears are rising as the building society reported increased profits on the back of higher interest rates.

Higher borrowing costs after the Bank of England raised interest rates 14 times since the end of 2021 have caused financial pain for some mortgage holders while benefiting savers.

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