Mortgages
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.
Yorkshire Building Society expands buy-to-let offering
Yorkshire Building Society is extending the geographical reach of its buy-to-let proposition from Monday 23rd January to cover loans on suitable properties across England and Wales.
Borrowers are opting for the best of both worlds
Latest John Charcol Mortgage Index reveals December was the strongest month yet for borrowers taking a track and fix Hybrid mortgage.
Yorkshire is home of mortgage best buys
Yorkshire Building Society is looking forward to offering borrowers even more great mortgage deals in 2012 after achieving the most Best Buys across all lenders in 2011.
Cambridge Building Society launches new mortgage range
The Cambridge Building Society has completely refreshed its mortgage range to significantly streamline and enhance its product offering.
Home affordability at its best since 1997
Mortgage payments for a new borrower in the second half of 2011 were at their lowest as a proportion of disposable earnings for 14 years, according to new Halifax research.
Nationwide enhances 90% LTV fixed rate mortgage range
Nationwide is launching a new, competitive 2 year fixed rate at 90% LTV for first time buyers, home movers and existing customers moving home on Thursday 12 January.