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Fixed-rate mortgage holders are in for a rude awakening when their deals run out

Naomi Kane

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heraldscotland staff

BORROWERS could be in for a shock: their monthly mortgage payments will jump when they come to the end of cheap two-year fixes.

Back in November 2005, when the base rate was at 4.5%, you could fix your mortgage for two years at close to 4%.