Few households 'approved for rescue scheme'
Friday 3rd July 2009
Only a small number of households in the UK have been approved for help from the Mortgage Rescue Scheme since it was introduced by the government in January, new figures reveal. Full story...
Access to higher LVT and LTI mortgages 'to expand'
Friday 3rd July 2009
Access to mortgages at higher loan-to-value (LTV) and loan-to-income (LTI) ratios is to expand over the course of the next few months, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said. Full story...
New first direct mortgage announced
Thursday 2nd July 2009
A new first direct mortgage has been rolled out as part of the firm's Summer Sale. Full story...
Mortgage shortage 'still affecting UK'
Thursday 2nd July 2009
The UK is still suffering from a lack of available mortgages, according to the communications manager at the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Full story...
Mortgage holders 'starting to worry about rate increases'
Wednesday 1st July 2009
Homeowners in the UK are beginning to worry about potential increases in mortgage repayments, an expert has claimed. Full story...
Tracker mortgages 'may become more costly'
Wednesday 1st July 2009
Although they may be attractively priced currently, tracker mortgages could become more costly over coming months. Full story...
BoE: Mortgage approvals rose in May
Tuesday 30th June 2009
The UK saw a modest increase in the number of mortgage approvals last month, figures produced by the Bank of England (BoE) suggest. Full story...
Cash-rich buy-to-let investors 'able to get best mortgages'
Monday 29th June 2009
Buy-to-let property investors who are cash-rich are able to choose the best mortgage deals, it has been said. Full story...
Mortgages 'confusing for new borrowers'
Friday 26th June 2009
New borrowers are facing confusion concerning which mortgages to choose, it has been claimed. Full story...
Increase in mortgage lending 'should be greeted with caution'
Friday 26th June 2009
Increases in the number of mortgage approvals last month recorded by the British Bankers' Association should be greeted with caution, an expert has said. Full story...
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