Articles Tagged With: Banks

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In a bid to save money in the run up to Christmas, Brits are being a lot more savvy about how they spend their money. A survey by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks revealed that almost half of Brits are shopping

There are a lot of people getting involved in payday loans at the moment, with some commentators suggesting that this as a result of the availability of credit from other avenues. Stuart Carmichael, director

Banks holding Greek debt accept a 50% loss after a series of hard fought negotiations. The new plan will reduce Greek debt by 120% of its GDP by 2020. How much could you reduce your personal debt?

Mortgage lending from banks increased in the 12 months to September, according to new data from the British Bankers' Association BBA. Over the year, net mortgage lending rose 1.6 per cent while gross

Brits feel that banks are leaving them in the dark about what happens to their money once it is deposited in accounts with the best savings rates. Research by Triodos Bank found that just three per cent

Fixed-rate deals may be ideal for those who want cheap mortgages as these are currently very promising, an expert has claimed.   Ben Wilkie, editor at What mortgage, has highlighted the fact

The majority of young people still aspire to buy their own home by the age of 30, despite the increasing difficulty in finding cheap mortgages. Research for the Building Societies Association BSA Property

A new study has highlighted the importance of having a nest egg earning the best savings rates. Unbiased.co.uk revealed that a third of adults in the UK would face financial hardship if they lost their

Possessing multiple savings accounts can help individuals to secure the best savings rates on their wealth, as well as having a number of other key benefits. You can currently open as many savings accounts

Two-thirds of children have an optimistic outlook about their chances of obtaining cheap mortgages, it has been revealed. A poll by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks found that nearly a fifth of children

When checking out different home loans, it can be easy to simply look at the interest rate you'll be paying. But you might want to pay attention to the terms and conditions of the product and use a

The growing number of regulations being imposed on the financial services sector could cut the availability of cheap mortgages, a leading organisation has claimed.   Angela Knight, chief executive

The credit crunch had a widespread effect on products offered by banks, meaning it can be a challenge to work out what the best savings interest rates are for your money. To combat the recession, the Bank

The large deposits demanded by lenders to qualify first-time buyers for cheap mortgages is "stifling" the housing market, it has been claimed. Paul Hearnden, a director at MyMortgageDirect, said

A huge lottery win to boost the funds in accounts with the best savings interest rates would not prompt everyone to move house, it has been revealed. Research by Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks in response

The home loan market is changing at a rapid pace as banks roll out cheap mortgages to entice homeowners, it has been revealed. Research from Defaqto found that 8,968 mortgages were either brought to market

New research has revealed to those seeking cheap mortgages that happy homeowners boast about their property value. Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks revealed that one in ten homeowners will host a dinner

The vast majority of lenders failed to fully pass on cuts in the base rate to their Standard Variable Rate SVR mortgage customers, it has been revealed. New research from Which? found that 95 per cent

Getting the right mortgage can be a complicated task but if you are looking to purchase a house then it's important to make sure you sign up to a home loan that will suit your needs and finances best. The