News Archive - Articles Published in Mortgages
Union Calls for Freeze on Repossessions17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordHalt repossessions, the government is being urged.
Homeowners Underestimating House Price Falls14 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordHouse prices have fallen dramatically but homeowners are detached from reality, a new survey shows.
Public Demand Government Action on Repossession14 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordRepossessions are rising and some homeowners fear they may be forced onto the streets, a homeless charity has found.
Lenders Launching New Tracker Mortgages12 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordTracker deals are returning to the market.
American Homeowners Offered Mortgage Help12 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe US government has stepped in with another support package for mortgage borrowers.
Homeowners 'Face Mortgage Shock' as Trackers Withdrawn12 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordTrackers are disappearing and mortgage borrowers could be forced onto fixed rates, it has been suggested.
Estate Agents Say Effects of Base Rate Cut 'Will Take Time'11 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe effects of the 1.5 percent rate cut by the Bank of England last week will take some time to be felt, according to London estate agents.
NAEA Calls on Chancellor to Suspend Stamp Duty11 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordA complete stamp duty suspension is needed to help first time buyers, claims the NAEA.
House Sales Hit 30-Year Low11 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordActivity in the housing market remains subdued.
Repossession Ruling 'Could Undermine Government Protocols'10 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordHomeowners could be at risk of repossession after missing just two monthly mortgage repayments, it has been claimed.
Nationwide Mortgage Lending Drops10 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordFewer mortgage deals are being signed at Nationwide as the housing market continues to slump.
Some Tracker Customers 'Could Soon be Paying 0% Interest'10 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordInterest-free mortgages could become a reality for some.
Darling Demands Banks Pass on Full Rate Cut07 Nov 2008 | by David HobsonThe chancellor of the exchequer has asserted that the UK's major lenders must pass the interest rate on to consumers immediately.
More Affordable Housing Required, TUC Says07 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe government must deliver more affordable housing in order to boost the economy, it has been suggested.
NAEA Calls for Savings To Be Passed To Consumers07 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe National Association of Estate Agents has asserted that major lenders should work to pass on the latest Bank of England rate cut to consumers.
October Sees House Prices Plummet06 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordHomes are now being valued at the same level as they were three years ago, figures show.
First Time Buyers Facing New Affordability Challenge06 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordHouse prices have fallen, but first time buyers are still being squeezed.
Tracker Mortgage Take-Up Surges06 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordConsumers are flocking to sign up for the few trackers left on the market, research shows.
Cut Rates on Mortgages, Brown Demands05 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordBanks are coming under increasing pressure to reduce mortgage rates.
Homeowners Adding Value With Loft Conversions04 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordA loft conversion could boost the value of a property and reduce the amount homeowners have to borrow on their next mortgage, it has been claimed.