Mortgages
The Chelsea cuts rates across its mortgage range
Chelsea Building Society is making its mortgages even more competitive with rate reductions across its product range from Thursday, 20 September.
A beginner’s guide to equity release
Equity release is something that has become increasingly popular with the rise in property values in recent years.
Brokers remain bullish about the mortgage market
Mortgage brokers have become more confident about the overall outlook for the mortgage market in the first half of the year, with a rise in the proportion reporting an increase in confidence compared to the same period in 2011.
Tracker changes as Yorkshire cuts rates
Yorkshire Building Society is reducing rates on selected tracker mortgages.
Halifax launches 7 year mortgage up to 90% LTV
Halifax has launched a new 7 year, no product fee mortgage deal.
Lloyds TSB 7-year fixed rate mortgage for first-time buyers
Lloyds TSB is launching a new 7-year fixed rate mortgage for first-time buyers, offering these customers the opportunity to fix their borrowing costs over a longer term.
Fixed rates fall but remortgage market remains stagnant
Despite an ever-narrowing gap between monthly payments for fixed rate mortgages and standard variable rate (SVR) mortgages, borrowers are resolutely staying on SVRs according to latest Halifax research.
Rise in home movers drives boost in house purchase loans
A rise in lending to home movers was the main driver of an increase in house purchase lending in July, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
HSBC extends commitment to UK homeowners
As the Government launches new proposals to relax planning laws for homeowners wishing to improve their homes, HSBC reveals that it will make available at least £1billion of funding for home improvement loans in 2012.
The Co-operative Bank reduces mortgage rates
The Co-operative Bank is offering first-time buyers and existing homeowners a helping hand by reducing rates across its mortgage range from Friday (14 September).
Coventry launches remortgage offers
Coventry Building Society has launched a new range of residential mortgages with a legal and valuation package for remortgages, allowing borrowers to move their mortgage for just £199.
West Brom delivers best buy rates with new mortgage range
The West Brom has unveiled a comprehensive new range of mortgage products, offering market leading rates and increased customer choice.
Tesco Bank offers new rates on its rewarding mortgages
Tesco Bank is reducing rates across its range of mortgage products.
Barclays lending boost for UK businesses and homebuyers
Barclays has announced that businesses and homeowners will benefit from the launch of a range of great value lending products.
Monthly offset payments making savers' money work harder
At a time of historically low Bank of England Base Rates, savvy savers are looking for alternative ways of making their money work for them.