Mortgage approvals fall following two-year high
4 July 2021
Mortgage approvals have seen a further fall following a two-year high recorded earlier in 2021, causing speculation that house prices could drop over the next few months, The Independent reports.
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Scottish stamp duty reform: what does it mean for mortgages?
29 June 2021
The Scottish government is considering changing the way stamp duty is charged to a more "progressive" system that would be seen as fairer for home buyers.... read more »
Mortgage fees 'rise by almost 70% in three years'
27 June 2021
Homebuyers have seen the fees for arranging a mortgage rise by an average of nearly 70% in just three years, putting more financial pressure on first-time buyers and remortgaging homeowners, This is Money reports.
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Mortgage lending jumped 24% in May
22 June 2021
Total mortgage lending reached £12.2 billion in May, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
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44% rise in over-60s seeking help for mortgage arrears
20 June 2021
Between 2009 and 2011, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) saw a 44% rise in calls from homeowners aged over 60 struggling to repay their mortgage.
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Mortgage lending down - despite 'strong desire' for home ownership
15 June 2021
The number of new mortgages fell significantly in April, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) - despite separate research indicating that
there is a 'strong desire' to own a home amongst British citizens.
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Mortgage application fees 'up 20% since 2009'
13 June 2021
The average mortgage application fee has risen by 20% since 2009 according to price comparison website moneysupermarket.com.
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New rules for mortgage lending proposed
8 June 2021
On Thursday, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee approved new proposed rules for mortgages. These rules are intended to improve the mortgage lending experience EU-wide for both lenders and borrowers.
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Stamp duty holiday boosted first-time buyers
6 June 2021
The stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers ended on March 24th, and it appears to have boosted activity across the UK - especially in the last month before the deadline. The impact of this may have largely been to bring purchases forward, however, and it's not clear what effect this will have on first-time buyers in the coming months, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
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Base rate cut: good news for mortgages?
1 June 2021
Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for a further base rate cut to help the UK economy pull itself out of recession. The idea is that if borrowing becomes cheaper, consumers will be able to spend more and the economy will eventually return to growth.
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