Mortgages
Mortgage lending by mutuals up 20% in October
Building societies and other mutuals continue to support homebuyers and savers in the face of the weak outlook for the economy.
New 95% mortgages a ‘game changer’ for local homebuyers
The New Year will see creditworthy homebuyers on Teesside offered the best chance since the start of the credit crunch to buy a new home without a hefty deposit.
HSBC goes under 4% interest for 90% LTV borrowers and no fee
HSBC has launched its first ever sub 4% interest rate for mortgage borrowers with a 10% deposit - a 3.84% two-year discount deal with no fee to pay.
Leeds slashes 10-year fixed to market leading rate
Leeds Building Society has reduced the rate on its 10 year fixed rate mortgage by 1% to a market leading 4.99%.
Get control of your mortgage payments with Northern Rock
Northern Rock’s latest video has put consumers in the spotlight as they reveal that by far their biggest money worry is paying the mortgage each month.
Platform launches new exclusive buy to let products
Platform has reaffirmed its ambitious plans to grow in the buy to let sector by extending its Options and Cashback ranges with the launch of two new exclusive tailored tracker products for brokers.
High LTV mortgage borrowers charged 1% to 2% higher rates
The Bank of England has announced that the bank base rate will remain at 0.50% for the 32nd consecutive month.
Buy-to-let market continued to grow in third quarter
The number of new buy-to-let loans increased by 16% in the third quarter of 2011, according to data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
The Co-op cuts rates and fees across five-year fixed mortgage range
The Co-operative Bank is again lowering rates on its five-year fixed mortgages by up to 0.9% (90 basis points.)
8 out of 10 borrowers could be better off with a Northern Rock mortgage
Research undertaken by Northern Rock has revealed that many UK mortgage borrowers coming to the end of their fixed rate deal could be better off if they took a mortgage with Northern Rock, even if they only have 20% equity.
Skipton offers home buyers a mortgage decision in minutes
Skipton is making it even easier for would be property purchasers looking for a mortgage, by launching a Decision in Principle (DIP) facility via its website.
Barclays introduces 90 per cent LTV mortgages with zero fees
Barclays, through its mortgage arm Woolwich, is extending its range of fixed rate mortgage deals to 90 per cent loan to value (LTV) from tomorrow, including a competitive fee-free three year fixed rate at 4.99 per cent.
Lloyds TSB launches new no fee 2-year fixed rate mortage deal
Lloyds TSB has this week reduced its 2-year fixed rate fee free home mover mortgage product to its lowest rate this year, making it one of the best buy 2-year fee free deals on the market.
The Co-op launches market leading 5-year fixed rate mortgage
The Co-operative Bank has a new reward for customers with the launch of its 5-year fixed mortgage exclusive to current account holders.
Rising inflation heaps stress on Brits as bills continue to rise
Today's announcement by the Bank of England that inflation hit 5.2 per cent in September, the highest level for three years, adds further pressure to the many households across the UK that have been struggling with the rising cost of living - with rising energy and food bills hitting wallets particularly hard.