Tag: mortgage
‘Outdated’ mortgage system locks thousands of Brits out of homeownership
EXCLUSIVE: A significant 22% of mortgage applicants reported rejection due to self-employment, new research shows. …
Santander, Barclays, TSB and Halifax cut home loan rates ahead of Stamp Duty crunch
Santander, Barclays, TSB and the Halifax are reducing rates on new deals after some others cut the cost of new home loans earlier this week …
Popular mortgage deal almost extinct as borrowers face higher payments
The total number of this type of mortgage has slumped by 70 percent in the past decade …
Homes built before 1919 risk Halifax mortgage penalty
The net effect of the change could create a two-tier market that benefits newer properties over older homes …
Barclays and TSB customers given welcome Christmas mortgage boost
Both Barclays and TSB have cut interest rates on new deals with rivals expected to follow suit in the coming days …
Mortgage expert explains how extra £100 payment can save you £17,000
EXCLUSIVE: Mortgage overpayments can offer “excellent long-term savings” but there are certain steps to take before committing, an expert has said. …
Building society launches new mortgages to help first-time buyers borrow £52,000 more
Leeds Building Society has increased the maximum amount that first-time buyers can potentially borrow as a multiple of their earnings. …
Millions may face disappointing retirement due to mortgage burdens
A lot of people are in danger of stretching their retirement finances to breaking point, says Steve Webb …
I’m a mortgage expert — this is why you should be wary of variable rate deals right now
Homeowners looking to move onto a variable rate need to bear in mind certain geopolitical factors that are happening right now. …
‘I’m a mortgage expert – here’s how to slash as much as £51,330 off interest payments’
EXCLUSIVE: Mortgage holders can save a “significant” amount of money in the long term with this strategy, an expert has said. …
