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April saw ‘surprise’ increase in mortgage approvals, Bank of England data reveals
The pipeline of future housing transactions remains resilient, with net mortgage approvals tracking above the latest six month average, according to the latest Bank of England Money and Credit Data for April 2026. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to 65,900 in April, above an average of around 63,100 over the previous six months. This is despite new mortgages

April saw ‘surprise’ increase in mortgage approvals, Bank of England data reveals
The pipeline of future housing transactions remains resilient, with net mortgage approvals tracking above the latest six month average, according to the latest Bank of England Money and Credit Data for April 2026. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to 65,900 in April, above an average of around 63,100 over the previous six months. This is despite new mortgages
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