It is a sobering question to ask to be sure, but one that demands an answer. Recently there have been several news reports focusing on this very question, supported by a slowdown in the number of mortgages being offered in recent months. Are Mortgage Market Review (MMR) rules to blame? It would appear so. The rules came … Continue reading “Are Mortgages Out of the Question for the Over 40s?”
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22 July 2020Middle Movers Are Struggling to Advance on the Housing Ladder
Recent research has borne out the suspicion that some individuals are having a tougher time than others with regard to getting a mortgage or moving up on the housing ladder. Santander has released the results of some recent research it has undertaken in this area, and the information makes intriguing reading. A couple of weeks … Continue reading “Middle Movers Are Struggling to Advance on the Housing Ladder”
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22 July 2020Council of Mortgage Lenders Says Mortgage Lending is at Healthy Level
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has released the latest information on mortgage lending. It confirms the picture seen in the UK over the past few months, indicating that the housing market as a whole is becoming more settled. £16.9 billion gross lending figure achieved in November This is actually the same figure we saw in November 2013. … Continue reading “Council of Mortgage Lenders Says Mortgage Lending is at Healthy Level”
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22 July 2020Fast-Tracked First-Time Buyer Plan Set to Start in January
Good news has been announced for first-time buyers, thanks to the governments Starter Home initiative. Prime Minister David Cameron is announcing the initiative has been fast-tracked so it begins at the start of the New Year. Previously it was slated to begin once the General Election had taken place. What does the scheme offer? The scheme is … Continue reading “Fast-Tracked First-Time Buyer Plan Set to Start in January”
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22 July 2020UK Mortgage Holders Fear Missing Payments after Christmas
With millions of people going back to the first full week of work after the Christmas and New Year break, concerns about mortgage payments now appear to be rearing their heads. The housing charity Shelter has revealed the results of their research into this area, in conjunction with YouGov. Some 59% of those polled back … Continue reading “UK Mortgage Holders Fear Missing Payments after Christmas”
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21 July 2020Why Mortgages are Declined: Understanding Mortgage Rejection
Here, we look at why a home loan could be declined.
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20 July 2020Does Mortgage Count as Debt: And Six Other Vital Questions
When the moment comes to consider getting the biggest loan of your life, you’ll likely find your mind is filled with questions. Some of those questions occur to most, if not all, those who think about getting a home loan to help them buy a property. We’ve answered seven of the most important questions here. … Continue reading “Does Mortgage Count as Debt: And Six Other Vital Questions”
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20 July 2020What Mortgage Insurance Do I Need? And Other Important Questions
Most people cannot buy a property without one. But what kind of insurance should you consider if you are about to take out such a loan?
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19 July 2020How to spend over £90m of a lottery win on some prime properties around the world
Ah, Mallorca! If you won the EuroMillions jackpot, you could certainly afford to sink some of that cash into a luxury villa on the island.
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19 July 2020Which Lenders Offer the Highest Mortgages?
If you are ready to consider buying, moving up the housing ladder or just looking to remortgage, chances are your mind has already turned to the task of getting a loan to make this happen.