Mortgages
Mortgage rates continue to rise but more choice at higher LTVs
Ray Boulger of independent mortgage adviser John Charcol comments on the news that the MPC left Bank Rate unchanged today for the 35th consecutive month at its lowest ever rate of 0.5% and increased the size of the Quantitative Easing programme by £50bn.
The Cambridge launches 5-year fixed rate mortgage with L&G
The Cambridge Building Society has launched an exclusive 5-year fixed rate mortgage in conjunction with Legal & General.
Massive demand for N&P lowest ever 10 year fixed rate mortgage
Unprecedented demand for the lowest ever ten year fixed rate mortgage to come to the market has forced Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) to withdraw the product.
HSBC offers lifeline to first time buyers
HSBC has confirmed its commitment to first time buyers with the launch of competitive new mortgage products for those with a 10% deposit.
Yorkshire Building Society tops table for 90% LTV lending
Yorkshire Building Society is continuing its trend of offering best buy mortgage products - this time topping the table for 90% LTV lending on three and five year fixed rate mortgages.
Price key factor when choosing financial products
With competition rife on the high street, everyone claims they have the best deal when it comes to mortgages, pensions or investments – but how much do people actually know about the features of the financial products they are purchasing?
Lowest ever five year fixed rate mortgage from the Chelsea
Chelsea Building Society is continuing in its aim to offer borrowers the most competitive mortgage deals with the lowest ever five year fixed rate deal.
Top 12 tips on making the mortgage market work for you in 2012
As consumers are set for another year of low interest rates and increasing financial pressures unbiased.co.uk, has put together with the help of its expert panel of professional advisers twelve top mortgage tips for borrowers and first time buyers on how to get the best out of the current market.
Twice as many mortgage holders save rather than pay down debt
Despite recent research showing that overpaying on a mortgage offers better longer term rewards than saving, twice as many mortgage holders save regularly rather than pay down their debt according to research from online bank first direct.
2011 - the year of the first time buyer
Latest figures from unbiased.co.uk, reveal first time buying was the most sought after area of mortgage advice throughout 2011 on its ‘find a mortgage adviser' search.
Leeds 2 year discount mortgage requiring only a 5% deposit
Leeds Building Society has launched a 2-year discount mortgage at 5.25%, available up to 95% loan to value (LTV).
N&P launches lowest ten year fixed rate mortgage
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) has announced that it will launch a ten year fixed rate mortgage - the lowest ever on the market offering excellent value for those looking for a longer term option.
Yorkshire reduces rates on 90% lending
Yorkshire Building Society is maintaining its reputation for offering competitive mortgages with the announcement that it will make price reductions to its two, three and five year fixed rate mortgage products.
The Co-op launches limited 60% LTV mortgage range
The Co-operative Bank is giving new and existing customers greater choice by launching a range of competitive 60% LTV mortgages this Friday (20 January).
HSBC to lend at least £15 billion to mortgage borrowers in 2012
HSBC has announced that during 2012 it will make available at least £15 billion in mortgages to UK homeowners, including £3 billion specifically set aside for first time buyers.