“Long-term fixed rates are commonplace in much of Europe and the US, giving borrowers the peace of mind of a stable rate on their mortgage for 10, 20 or even up to 30 years,” Gill said.
He added: “The evolution of the UK market in this direction is long overdue and the industry should seek to learn from highly successful, popular products used widely in other countries.”
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