Moneyfacts: Quarter of mortgages require 40% deposit

Tuesday 6th January 2009

Borrowers need a 40 per cent deposit for a quarter of all mortgages, new figures show. Full story...

SVRs 'become more significant as remortgage deals diminish'

Friday 2nd January 2009

Standard variable rates (SVR) had a greater effect on mortgage holders throughout 2008 as good remortgage deals became harder to find, it has been claimed. Full story...

Mortgage numbers fall to 'new lows'

Wednesday 24th December 2008

Mortgage approvals for new house purchases in November reached a "new low", according to new statistics. Full story...

CML calls for government action to give incentive to mortgage lending

Tuesday 23rd December 2008

More government action is needed to create incentives for mortgage lenders to give loans, it has been claimed. Full story...

New NatWest fixed-rate mortgages launched

Monday 22nd December 2008

New Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest fixed-rate mortgages have been announced by the lenders. Full story...

Abbey fixed rate mortgages cut

Thursday 18th December 2008

Abbey fixed-rate mortgages have been reduced, the lender has announced. Full story...

Homeowner advised to take variable rate mortgage over fixed-rate

Thursday 18th December 2008

A Guardian reader has been advised by an expert to take a variable rate mortgage instead of a fixed-rate deal. Full story...

New Nationwide tracker mortgage launched

Wednesday 17th December 2008

A new two-year Nationwide tracker mortgage product has been released. Full story...

Mortgage brokers 'have improved access to deals'

Wednesday 17th December 2008

Mortgage brokers are getting better access to mortgage products, new figures show. Full story...

Abbey explains mortgage letter

Monday 15th December 2008

Mortgage lender Abbey has given an explanation for a letter it sent to some flexible mortgage borrowers. Full story...