100% mortgages double in a year [29.06.07]
According to a recent report the number of 100 percent mortgage that are available in the UK has doubled in the space of a year in order to enable consumers with no deposit to get onto the property ladder.
Last of the low rate loans disappears [19.06.07]
According to recent reports the last of the low rate loans available to consumers has now disappeared as a result of four interest rate rises in the space of a year.
Secured loans popular for home improvements [14.06.07]
Recent reports have suggested that many consumers in the UK are taking out secured loans in order to fund home improvements, enabling them to improve their quality of life whilst living in the property and enabling them to add value to the property at the same time.
Majority of consumers only borrow when necessary [12.06.07]
A recent survey carried out by the Alliance and Leicester has indicated that the majority of consumers in the UK do not borrow money unless they need to, and do try and steer clear of getting into debt.
Mortgage levels start to fall [07.06.07]
For many months industry professionals have been surprised at the continuing thriving mortgage industry, despite rising property prices and rising interest rates.
Continued interest in fixed rate mortgages [06.06.07]
Over recent months fixed rate mortgages have been rising in popularity with the threat of rising interest rates hanging over the heads of mortgage payers all across the UK.
Interest rate rise exceeded by some lenders [04.06.07]
Over the past year mortgage holders on variable rate mortgages have really felt the pinch, with no fewer than four interest rate rises being enforced by the Bank of England since August of last year.
Number of landlords set to increase [03.06.07]
According to recent reports the number of buy to let landlords in the UK could increase by one hundred percent over the next three years, with a rising demand for rental properties seeing an increased number of consumers expressing an interest in purchasing a property with a view to renting it out.
Slow down in mortgage lending [01.06.07]
According to recent reports released from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, mortgage borrowing appears to have slowed down over the past month compared to the previous month, indicating that the housing market may be showing signs of cooling.
