Tag: mortgage
Why Nationwide’s new first-time buyer mortgage scheme could actually fuel housing crisis
It may seem like an appealing shortcut onto the housing ladder, but is it beneficial long-term? …
Bank stuns mortgage borrowers by checking how much they spend on narcotics
The question appears in the application form as part of the affordability check …
Bank of England blamed for new risk of home loan rate rises
So-called “Sonia swap rates”, which set the benchmark for lending between financial institutions, have risen slightly over the past week. …
Surge in number of homes listed with estate agents but Rightmove issues warning
The rise in property listings means there is more choice and greater affordability for home buyers, according to industry experts. …
Halifax announces change to home loans ‘effective tomorrow’
Major banks and building societies have been playing a game of leapfrog with new home loan rate cuts being announced every few days …
Barclays slashes mortgage rates although reductions come with a catch
The move by Barclays follows a reduction earlier in the day from the TSB while other lenders are expected to follow suit over the next few days. …
New twist in home loan price war as TSB makes “aggressive” cuts on new mortgage rates
Mortgage brokers described the rate cuts across a series of products as “aggressive” and predicted that other major lenders will follow suit …
Warning to anyone with mortgage from Halifax, Lloyds, Santander or Nationwide
Anyone with a mortgage from Halifax, Lloyds, Santander or Nationwide is being warned. …
Flurry of home loan rate cuts from Barclays, NatWest and HSBC offers boost to buyers
NatWest, Barclays and HSBC are reducing the prices on new home loans both for buyers and people looking to remortgage. …
Virgin Money customers given significant mortgage rate cuts
The provider has also made a series of changes to remortgage and buy-to-let options …
