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Mortgage market 'needs more confidence'
More confidence is needed in the mortgage market in order to get it back on track, one expert has claimed.
02 Sep 2010
More confidence is needed in the mortgage market in order to get it back on track, one expert has claimed.
02 Sep 2010
Fixed-rate mortgages a sensible idea?
Securing a fixed-rate mortgage while base rates are low is a "very sensible" idea, one expert has indicated.
26 Aug 2010
Securing a fixed-rate mortgage while base rates are low is a "very sensible" idea, one expert has indicated.
26 Aug 2010
Mortgage lending 'still healthy'
The rise in lending by banks for house purchases remained "strong" in July, according to the British Bankers' Association (BBA).
25 Aug 2010
The rise in lending by banks for house purchases remained "strong" in July, according to the British Bankers' Association (BBA).
25 Aug 2010
Mortgage terms 'improving'
Mortgage rates are getting more "reasonable" and this is being reflected in a "firming up" of the property market, an expert has said.
23 Aug 2010
Mortgage rates are getting more "reasonable" and this is being reflected in a "firming up" of the property market, an expert has said.
23 Aug 2010
Gross mortgage lending increased in July
Gross mortgage lending rose by five per cent in July, with total lending standing at an estimated £13.6 billion, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
20 Aug 2010
Gross mortgage lending rose by five per cent in July, with total lending standing at an estimated £13.6 billion, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
20 Aug 2010
Voluntary repossession may be a 'sensible solution'
Voluntary repossession should be a last resort for homeowners, but it can be a sensible solution, one expert has suggested.
17 Aug 2010
Voluntary repossession should be a last resort for homeowners, but it can be a sensible solution, one expert has suggested.
17 Aug 2010
No signs of improvement for borrowers in arrears?
There are a number of borrowers who are in arrears and there is no sign of the situation improving, one expert has suggested.
16 Aug 2010
There are a number of borrowers who are in arrears and there is no sign of the situation improving, one expert has suggested.
16 Aug 2010
Fixed-rate mortgages more attractive?
Fixed-rate mortgages are now more attractive to borrowers than they have ever been, one expert has indicated.
12 Aug 2010
Fixed-rate mortgages are now more attractive to borrowers than they have ever been, one expert has indicated.
12 Aug 2010
Mortgage fraud to continue?
If property prices remain depressed mortgage fraud is likely to continue, one expert has suggested.
10 Aug 2010
If property prices remain depressed mortgage fraud is likely to continue, one expert has suggested.
10 Aug 2010
'Read the small print' when arranging a mortgage
People who are planning on getting a mortgage need to look at more than just the initial rate on offer, one expert has suggested.
06 Aug 2010
People who are planning on getting a mortgage need to look at more than just the initial rate on offer, one expert has suggested.
06 Aug 2010
Capped mortgages 'have a place' in the market
There is a place in the market for capped mortgages, one expert has indicated.
04 Aug 2010
There is a place in the market for capped mortgages, one expert has indicated.
04 Aug 2010
Mortgage brokers 'confident business levels will rise'
Mortgage brokers are predicting a rise in business during the third quarter of this year, a survey has indicated.
03 Aug 2010
Mortgage brokers are predicting a rise in business during the third quarter of this year, a survey has indicated.
03 Aug 2010
Lenders are offering 'more mortgage products'
More mortgage products are available direct from lenders, a new survey has indicated.
02 Aug 2010
More mortgage products are available direct from lenders, a new survey has indicated.
02 Aug 2010
Mortgage market more complicated?
The recession has led more people to seek advice from brokers because the mortgage market is "more complicated".
28 Jul 2010
The recession has led more people to seek advice from brokers because the mortgage market is "more complicated".
28 Jul 2010
Mortgages 'will be affordable' if interest rate stays low
Mortgages will continue to be "very affordable" if interest rates stay at an historic low.
27 Jul 2010
Mortgages will continue to be "very affordable" if interest rates stay at an historic low.
27 Jul 2010
'Rise in consumers' seeking mortgage advice
More consumers sought mortgage advice during the first half of this year, one organisation has indicated.
27 Jul 2010
More consumers sought mortgage advice during the first half of this year, one organisation has indicated.
27 Jul 2010
Expert: Homeowners' mortgages could be affected by the presence of Japanese knotweed
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has urged homeowners to be aware of the signs of a Japanese knotweed infestation.
22 Jul 2010
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has urged homeowners to be aware of the signs of a Japanese knotweed infestation.
22 Jul 2010
Personal factors 'should take priority' for mortgage holders
Mortgage customers should be more concerned with their individual circumstances than the wider economy, an expert has argued.
13 Jul 2010
Mortgage customers should be more concerned with their individual circumstances than the wider economy, an expert has argued.
13 Jul 2010
Homeowners 'should stay in control' of mortgages
Homeowners have been advised to stay aware of their mortgage costs, after many admitted they do not know how much they pay each month.
12 Jul 2010
Homeowners have been advised to stay aware of their mortgage costs, after many admitted they do not know how much they pay each month.
12 Jul 2010
Mortgage lenders 'making more products available'
People looking for more choice when picking a mortgage are being helped by lenders, which are increasing the number of products on offer.
09 Jul 2010
People looking for more choice when picking a mortgage are being helped by lenders, which are increasing the number of products on offer.
09 Jul 2010
Discount mortgages 'in decline'
Mortgage lenders are dropping the number of discount deals they are offering to homeowners and those looking to purchase property.
08 Jul 2010
Mortgage lenders are dropping the number of discount deals they are offering to homeowners and those looking to purchase property.
08 Jul 2010
Mortgage lenders 'to give finance for home purchases'
The majority of mortgage lenders intend to continue giving finance at similar levels to what they already have been, one expert has claimed.
05 Jul 2010
The majority of mortgage lenders intend to continue giving finance at similar levels to what they already have been, one expert has claimed.
05 Jul 2010
Mortgage availability 'may fall'
Consumers seeking to get a mortgage to finance a house purchase may not welcome predictions made by the Bank of England.
02 Jul 2010
Consumers seeking to get a mortgage to finance a house purchase may not welcome predictions made by the Bank of England.
02 Jul 2010
Mortgage approvals 'to remain static'
The number of mortgage approvals seen in the UK is likely to remain stable for the rest of the year, it has been suggested.
01 Jul 2010
The number of mortgage approvals seen in the UK is likely to remain stable for the rest of the year, it has been suggested.
01 Jul 2010
Mortgage rate falls 'have made homeownership cheaper'
The cost of owning a home has been reduced thanks to falls in interest rates charged on mortgages.
29 Jun 2010
The cost of owning a home has been reduced thanks to falls in interest rates charged on mortgages.
29 Jun 2010
Budget 'has been kind to landlords'
The Budget contained a number of measures that should help buy-to-let property investors, it has been claimed.
28 Jun 2010
The Budget contained a number of measures that should help buy-to-let property investors, it has been claimed.
28 Jun 2010
Rise in CGT 'could make property market more competitive'
A rise in capital gains tax (CGT) announced in the Budget earlier this week by George Osborne could result in the UK's property market becoming more competitive.
25 Jun 2010
A rise in capital gains tax (CGT) announced in the Budget earlier this week by George Osborne could result in the UK's property market becoming more competitive.
25 Jun 2010
UK property 'is stable investment for landlords'
The UK housing market is a relatively safe bet for landlords who choose to invest in it, it has been claimed.
25 Jun 2010
The UK housing market is a relatively safe bet for landlords who choose to invest in it, it has been claimed.
25 Jun 2010
Mortgage lending for UK properties 'rises'
The amount of money provided in the form of mortgages for UK house purchases has risen, it has been claimed.
24 Jun 2010
The amount of money provided in the form of mortgages for UK house purchases has risen, it has been claimed.
24 Jun 2010
CML identifies rise in mortgage lending
Gross mortgage lending went up seven per cent in May compared to the previous month, according to a report.
18 Jun 2010
Gross mortgage lending went up seven per cent in May compared to the previous month, according to a report.
18 Jun 2010
Mortgages becoming 'slightly easier for first-time buyers'
Mortgages for first-time buyers are becoming slightly easier to access due to more companies offering high loan-to-value (LTV) deals, according to one expert.
17 Jun 2010
Mortgages for first-time buyers are becoming slightly easier to access due to more companies offering high loan-to-value (LTV) deals, according to one expert.
17 Jun 2010
Longer mortgage deals 'could be an attractive option'
A ten-year, fixed-rate mortgage could be a good option for many consumers, as one expert has outlined the advantages of signing to such a long term.
14 Jun 2010
A ten-year, fixed-rate mortgage could be a good option for many consumers, as one expert has outlined the advantages of signing to such a long term.
14 Jun 2010
Mortgage products 'exceed 3,000 mark'
The amount of mortgage products on the market has now exceeded 3,000, according to a new report.
07 Jun 2010
The amount of mortgage products on the market has now exceeded 3,000, according to a new report.
07 Jun 2010
Mortgage holders 'should do the maths' before switching
Home owners have been urged to think carefully before changing lenders after an increase in mortgage rates from two financial providers.
02 Jun 2010
Home owners have been urged to think carefully before changing lenders after an increase in mortgage rates from two financial providers.
02 Jun 2010
Scottish mortgage lending down in recent months, say experts
Scotland's lending figures have fallen since late 2009, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
28 May 2010
Scotland's lending figures have fallen since late 2009, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
28 May 2010
Five-year mortgages are 'basic choice'
A mortgage expert has rubbished claims that the number of five-year fixed mortgages has increased ten times in the last three years.
27 May 2010
A mortgage expert has rubbished claims that the number of five-year fixed mortgages has increased ten times in the last three years.
27 May 2010
Buy to let mortgage lender hopes to 'fill the funding gap'
Buy to let mortgages are becoming more accessible with the launch of a "new breed" of mortgage lender.
24 May 2010
Buy to let mortgages are becoming more accessible with the launch of a "new breed" of mortgage lender.
24 May 2010
Mortgage lending decline 'needs to be grasped' by government
Mortgage lending figures for April reached their lowest point for ten years.
21 May 2010
Mortgage lending figures for April reached their lowest point for ten years.
21 May 2010
Mortgage market 'recovering' as consumer confidence grows
The UK mortgage market is continuing to show signs of recovery, despite being some way off the level of three years ago.
18 May 2010
The UK mortgage market is continuing to show signs of recovery, despite being some way off the level of three years ago.
18 May 2010
Mortgage lending reality 'is better than public perception'
The belief among consumers that they will not be able to obtain large enough mortgages for house purchases is misguided, it has been argued.
18 May 2010
The belief among consumers that they will not be able to obtain large enough mortgages for house purchases is misguided, it has been argued.
18 May 2010
Low fixed-rate mortgage costs 'good news for homeowners'
The fact that fixed-rate mortgage costs are still falling is good news for UK homeowners, one expert has stated.
14 May 2010
The fact that fixed-rate mortgage costs are still falling is good news for UK homeowners, one expert has stated.
14 May 2010
Brokers 'confident about the mortgage market'
Mortgage brokers have seen business improve over recent months and are confident about their business prospects for the next quarter, one expert has suggested.
07 May 2010
Mortgage brokers have seen business improve over recent months and are confident about their business prospects for the next quarter, one expert has suggested.
07 May 2010
Mortgage market 'more accessible for all borrowers'
The mortgage market is becoming more accessible for all borrowers, one expert has suggested.
05 May 2010
The mortgage market is becoming more accessible for all borrowers, one expert has suggested.
05 May 2010
Mortgage lending drops by 90% from peak
Mortgage lending has dropped by nearly 90 per cent from its peak in 2007, new figures reveal.
05 May 2010
Mortgage lending has dropped by nearly 90 per cent from its peak in 2007, new figures reveal.
05 May 2010
Mortgages 'should not run into retirement'
Homeowners should make sure they pay off their mortgage by the time they retire, one expert has stated.
29 Apr 2010
Homeowners should make sure they pay off their mortgage by the time they retire, one expert has stated.
29 Apr 2010
Split Loan Mortgage 'too complicated for borrowers'
The new Split Loan Mortgage - introduced by HSBC - is appealing in theory but will be too complicated for many borrowers, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
The new Split Loan Mortgage - introduced by HSBC - is appealing in theory but will be too complicated for many borrowers, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
Faith in mortgage borrowing 'slowly being restored'
Homeowners' faith in mortgage borrowing is gradually being stored, according to one expert.
21 Apr 2010
Homeowners' faith in mortgage borrowing is gradually being stored, according to one expert.
21 Apr 2010
Homeowners 'must not bite off more than they can chew'
Homeowners have been advised not to stretch themselves too much financially when it comes to buying a new property.
19 Apr 2010
Homeowners have been advised not to stretch themselves too much financially when it comes to buying a new property.
19 Apr 2010
Tracker mortgages recommended from July onwards, says experts
Those looking to purchase a home in the near future may be wise to opt for a tracker mortgage, as it has been suggested that they will be the best home loan deals from July onwards.
15 Apr 2010
Those looking to purchase a home in the near future may be wise to opt for a tracker mortgage, as it has been suggested that they will be the best home loan deals from July onwards.
15 Apr 2010
Keeping track of mortgage deals 'difficult for homeowners'
Keeping track of the best mortgage deals available for homeowners can be "very confusing", according to one expert.
23 Mar 2010
Keeping track of the best mortgage deals available for homeowners can be "very confusing", according to one expert.
23 Mar 2010
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