Mortgage rates surge to highest levels in 18 months

Mortgage rates in the Netherlands have risen for the third consecutive week, marking the steepest increase in 18 months, according to De Hypotheekshop and Ingage-Aetos. The rise has particularly affected rates for mortgages with Nationale Hypotheek Garantie (NHG) and has prompted a surge in mortgage applications as consumers seek to lock in rates before further increases.