News Archive - Articles Published in Mortgages
US Firm Backs Bradford & Bingley02 Jun 2008 | by Peter WakefordA US private equity group has bought a stake in Bradford & Bingley
Commercial Property Deals 'Falling Through'29 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordOffice sales in the south east are not being completed due to price disagreements, according to new research.
House Prices 'Fall Sharply'29 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe biggest drop in prices since 1991 has been recorded by the latest Nationwide housing survey.
Abbey Raises Mortgage Rates29 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordRepayment rates are on the up again for Abbey mortgage holders, due to credit crunch-related concerns at the lender.
NAEA Figures 'Show Market's Stability'28 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordBoth good and bad news for the property and mortgage market is contained in the latest survey from UK estate agents.
Situation Critical for First Time Buyers27 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordFirst time buyers in the UK are facing tough market conditions, new analysis from Firstrung confirms.
Nationwide Predict House Prices Will Fall23 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordHouse prices will decline by "single digits", analysis from the lender suggests.
CML Gloomy on Sector's Prospects22 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe short-term future of the UK property market seems bleak, lenders have said.
AMI Hails Brokers in New Report21 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordMortgage brokers are doing a good job, a new report claims to show.
Assetz: No House Price Crash in UK20 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordHouse prices won't crash, the results of a new survey suggest.
First Direct: We Will Lend Mortgages Again20 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordA mortgage lender has said that it will begin providing home loans again, after suspending the service last month.
Rightmove Tracks Asking Price Rise19 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordAsking prices are on the up this month, but this should not be seen as a lasting recovery, new research suggests.
Broker Fined Following Sub-Prime Investigation16 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThinc Group has been hit by a fine from the financial watchdog over sales of sub-prime mortgage loans.
Buy To Let 'Staying Strong'16 May 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe credit crunch will not result in the collapse of the UK buy to let sector, analysts have said.
House Prices Slow for Seventh Month28 Apr 2008 | by Sarah BoothFigures released today by the Land Registry confirm house price growth has fallen for the seventh consecutive month.
March Sees Lending Slump23 Apr 2008 | by Sarah BoothNew figures released today by the BBA reveal that levels of both secured and unsecured lending plummeted in March.
Why Investing in Property Still Pays14 Apr 2008 | by Helen RaymondA new report reveals that the cost of renting during retirement is driving pensioners to poverty.
Government Boost for First Time Buyers09 Apr 2008 | by Helen RaymondPlans to help first time buyers into the market with £1,500 grants are announced by housing minister Caroline Flint.
The Week the Mortgage Market Shrank04 Apr 2008 | by Sarah BoothAs lenders withdraw their mortgage products from the market left, right and centre, the Bank of England predict worse is to come.
Property Market in Stalemate27 Mar 2008 | by Daniel CallowayPotential buyers are biding their time before stepping onto the market as lenders cut two thirds of mortgage deals.