News Archive - Articles Published in Mortgages
Mortgages on the Decline, Banks Say24 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFewer and fewer people are taking out home loans, banks said today.
House Prices Down As Homeowners 'Get Real'23 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe cost of property fell this month, an online property portal has suggested.
King's Comments Stoke Negative Equity Fears20 Jun 2008 | by Anthony J. BoundsWith inflation spiralling above target the Bank of England Governor suggests the only way for interest rates is up, sending waves of panic throughout the housing market.
Mortgage Market '19% Down on Last Year'19 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe CML confirms that last month saw a decline in the total amount loaned for mortgages.
HBOS Predicts Further House Price Falls19 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe market will be "subdued" this year, Britain's biggest mortgage lender has said.
Housebuilding 'At Lowest Level for 60 Years'17 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFewer new properties are to be built in 2008 than at any time for 60 years.
Councils 'Should Help Homeowners'16 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordLocal authorities should provide below market rate lending to people who face repossession, a new report suggests.
CML Releases Mortgage Figures13 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordHome loans remain down on last years levels, new statistics from lenders have affirmed.
House Prices 'Rise Slightly'11 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe government has released good news regarding the UK property market.
Negative Equity Threat 'Affects Thousands'10 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordAround 23,000 people are facing negative equity, mortgage lenders have indicated.
Prime Property 'Hit by Credit Crunch'06 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordHigh end homes are the latest to be affected by the housing downturn.
Mortgage Rates put up by B&B06 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFunding concerns at the bank have resulted in rates being increased.
Halifax Tracks Falling House Prices05 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe cost of property has fallen further, according to the UK's biggest mortgage lender.
Lenders Release Repossessions Guides05 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMortgage lenders are bracing themselves for increasing home repossessions.
Northern Rock Strikes Mortgages Deal05 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordA new agreement has been reached by Northen Rock with Lloyds TSB, which will see mortgages transferred from the troubled bank.
'Mortgage Holiday' Requests on the Up05 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordIncreasing numbers of people are requesting a break from their mortgage repayments, lenders report.
New Report Upbeat on Housing Slump04 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFalling house prices might result in more people being able to afford their own homes, according to a study from Hometrack.
Bank of England Releases Gloomy Mortgage Figures03 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordMortgage approvals have dropped to an all-time low, new central bank statistics show.
Britons 'Trapped' in Current Houses02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordFinacial contraints are forcing millions of people in Britain to feel like they are 'trapped' in their current homes
Britons 'Unrealistic' about Home Ownership02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordA new study claims people in the UK have been over-optimistic about the affordability of property during the last decade's price rises