Mortgages
- BusinessThe Telegraph
Hundreds of thousands to escape mortgage crisis in boost for house prices
More than one in 10 borrowers will escape the mortgage crisis unscathed, analysis suggests.
3-min read - BusinessThe Telegraph
Mortgage arrears hit eight year high with landlords hit hard
Mortgage arrears are on track to reach their highest level in eight years as households are hammered by higher interest rates.
2-min read - BusinessAOL
Debt management: The average Brit owes £8,000
More than 6 million Britons believe they will always be in debt, according to new research from comparison website Comparethemarket.com. Its figures reveal that the average person in the UK owes £8,000, not including mortgage debts. See also:
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What does a base rate rise mean for you?
The base rate set by the Bank of England could increase very soon, with Governor Mark Carney forecasting that "interest rates would increase somewhat" in the "relatively near term" if the economy stays on track. He has
3-min read - BusinessAOL
Is it time to lock in a mortgage? Best 5-year deals revealed
With the UK facing much economic uncertainty, it could be a good idea to lock into a longer-term fixed-rate mortgage. This way, you know your biggest monthly outlay won't change regardless of what happens to the wider economy. What's
3-min read - BusinessAOL
The hidden costs of buying a house
We highlight some of the hidden costs of purchasing a property. Before you even start looking for a property you should make sure your finances are in order. You might struggle to get a mortgage if you have a poor credit score. You may also
2-min read - BusinessAOL
Lloyds to pay back mortgage customers who were unfairly charged
Around 600,000 Lloyds customers who fell behind with their mortgages are to get a payout, averaging £350. The bank made mistakes with the way it dealt with customers who were in arrears between 2009 and 2016, by not doing enough to make sure that
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