Archive for September, 2010

Is it still worth talking to the middle men?
Unearthing the best mortgage deals is tougher than ever with the Council of Mortgage Lenders revealing last week that levels of home loans are at a 10-year low.

Bled dry by the banks: UK mortgages worst value in the world
The difference between what British banks pay for funds and what they charge homeowners is more than twice that in the U.S., France or Germany.

Barclays Cuts Lowest Mortgage Rates
Barclays has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to the UK mortgage market with a cut in mortgage interest rates of up to 0.34 percentage points.

UK house prices slide as banks reject first-time buyers
UK house prices fell to their lowest level for 15 months in August, a survey published today reveals, as the number of potential buyers continues to be limited by a shortage of mortgage finance. Related Stories Banks hit by record number of customer complaints Financial sector is still hurting Lego loses trademark battle Debenhams upbeat on sales despite price fears AIG nears deal to pay back …

Bled dry by the banks: UK mortgages worst value in the world
The difference between what British banks pay for funds and what they charge homeowners is more than twice that in the U.S., France or Germany.

UK mortgage approvals hit 16-month low as housing market slow
Number of home loans approved for house purchase slides in August as market continues to decline.

UK mortgage approvals hit 16-month low as housing market slow
Number of home loans approved for house purchase slides in August as market continues to decline.

Lenders issue house price warning
House prices will fall if the City regulator gets its way and restricts mortgage lending, warns the Council of Mortgage Lenders.