UK remortgage figures up in May, but uncertainty could now creep in

Last month was the best May for remortgaging since 2008 but uncertainty and volatility are now expected following the decision by the UK to leave the European Union. Remortgaging reached £5 billion in May and the number of loans reached 32,334, higher than every May since 2008, when 77,100 loans were approved while the average amount of equity withdrawn reached £33,600, the highest amount this year and 43% up from the previous month. However, despite record low interest rates, borrowers felt t...