Articles Tagged With: Mortgages

Although it is unlikely the Bank of England will increase interest rates in the near future, it is still wise to prepare. Mark Bower, managing director at moneymaxim.co.uk, said that while most people

With interest rates as they are, it is more cost effective to tackle outstanding debts before trying to build up savings. Although most people are aware of the need to pay off loans and credit cards before

It is important for parents to avoid burdening their children with their own views on money. According to Rasheed Ogunlaru, life coach and motivational speaker at rasaru.com, children should be offered

Track and fix hybrid mortgages could be the ideal choice for many homeowners in the UK, according to MyMortgageDirect. John Charcol recently claimed that December was the strongest month yet for the hybrid

There are some really good mortgage deals available despite the current property climate. However, Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, warned that many of the great deals are only good for

It's no wonder Brits find Christmas such an expensive time of the year given that many celebrate it more than once a year. A new study by American Express found that half of people in the UK will have

Plans to reform the financial industry should not negatively impact mortgage availability to first time buyers. Yesterday December 19th, the Financial Services Authority announced it is planning to introduce

With so much doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy, many young people could be forgiven for thinking they may never have the money to save up for their own home. However, Matt Hutchinson,

Despite many second time buyers looking for the best mortgage rates, several will be unable to move, particularly if they bought their first house in 2007. New research by HSBC revealed that some 360,000

Brits are letting themselves down when it comes to getting the best mortgage rates as over half have never changed their mortgage outside of moving house. New research by Barclays has revealed that 58

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

June saw the highest number of mortgages taken out by first-time buyers for ten months, it has been revealed. Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML show that there were 18,100 home loans taken

Leeds Building Society has cut its mortgage rates in order to make moving house more affordable. The financial firm has reduced the interest rate on its two-year fixed mortgage by 0.5 per cent, meaning

It is better to pay off debts than contribute to savings accounts, people considering payday loans have been informed. Justin Modray of candidmoney.com said that those fortunate enough to have savings

Mortgage rates for those looking at investing in buy-to-let properties are improving, according to an industry expert. Perran Cooke, mortgage consultant at Countrywide, said that there are a lot more of

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

Santander has enhanced its range of home loans by adding a number of new deals and slashing mortgage rates. The bank has launched five new products offering competitive mortgage rates from as low as 2.99

Barclays has slashed its mortgage rates once again in order to make home loans more affordable. With effect from tomorrow, the bank will reduce rates on Woolwich fixed and tracker mortgages by as much

Santander has launched a range of new home loan products with competitive mortgage rates. The bank has created new two year fixed rate deals on LTVs of 60, 75 and 90 per cent. It has also reduced fixed

Barclays has slashed the mortgage rates in its Bovis Homes' 'Perfect 10' home loan package to make it more affordable to new homebuyers. The bank will be cutting the existing mortgage rates,