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25th September 2009
It is not surprising that technological developments in the financial sector this year have been somewhat overshadowed by the wake of the credit crunch and the continuing recession. Yet, it is fair to say that despite such developments as the historically... Read >
Author: MarkeD24th September 2009
We all know about the current state of the mortgage market and the lending situation with banks. If we can afford to put up at least a 10% deposit then we are in with a chance to just even be accepted for a mortgage. These deals are of course offering poo... Read >
Author: DTM23rd September 2009
UK savers were badly hit in the worst of the recession, as base rates continued to fall to their lowest level in history – 0.5%, the rate at which they still remain, marking the sixth month in a row.
This caused the UK savings market to crash, forcin... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch23rd September 2009
All over the country, students are preparing for the new Academic Year. Many of them will be starting University for the first time and face adjusting to University life and coping with their own finances for the first time in their lives. After the eupho... Read >
Author: michael challiner15th September 2009
One missed credit card payment, or going overdrawn without permission, and suddenly a £30 charge can be incurred. Bank charges can seem unfair and too harsh given the frequently tiny amounts of unauthorized borrowing involved. Now it seems that the law c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
Nationwide - the UK's largest building society, today revealed that this month saw house prices rise again for the fourth consecutive month, as the demand for houses continues to outweigh supply.
The latest figures from Nationwide showed that the aver... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch02nd September 2009
Over the most recent few months it has been hard to clarify what is suitable for those looking for home loans. The base rate has been at the historical low of only half a per cent since Februaury this year. Scores of people have gone for right to buy mort... Read >
Author: Sarkin28th August 2009
The advice from the Boe’s quarterly report that interest rates will probably stay at their record low of half a per cent for some time to come. Therefore if you want the best rate for your mortgage deal then looking for a tracker mortgage deal is going ... Read >
Author: DTM19th August 2009
Savers are beginning to enjoy better rewards again after banks and building societies continue to offer more competitive deals in order to raise money to fund new mortgages and clear previous wholesale borrowing before the financial crisis.
Figures fro... Read >
Author: Which4u10th August 2009
There are lots of people in this current recession that will try to sell you financial products, home based business and investment plans in the time of recession.
Firstly, lets look at some of the financial products. Pensions, savings, stock market an... Read >
Author: elephant916th July 2009
Mortgage interest rates have started to climb over the last month as the swap rates that determine how much it costs lenders to lend to each other has risen. Fixed rates are the rates in question with most of the main lenders increasing their rates in lin... Read >
Author: DTM05th July 2009
When we take out a credit card most of us do our best to try and find a card that offers a competitive rate of interest on borrowing. However, the problems can occur when credit card providers start to hike up the interest rates that they charge on their ... Read >
Author: Reno Charlton02nd July 2009
With Bank of England Base Rate at an all time low, many savers have well founded worries about the level of returns they can expect on their hard earned savings. If this predicament rings true, fixed rate savings accounts are certainly worth thinking abou... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights18th June 2009
With the economy still in a sluggish state, people are trying to save money more than ever. While many are trying to cut down on expenditures due to financial hardship or decreased income, others are simply trying to put a bit more money aside, just in ca... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton12th June 2009
Recent events in the world economy have forced many people to take stock of their finances and realise just how reliant they are on credit. While mortgages, loans and credit cards may be grabbing all the headlines, it is important to remember that over... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights12th June 2009
Homebuyers with spotless credit records are being warned that they could find it difficult to take out a new mortgage as banks continue to tighten their lending criteria. Banks and building societies are rejecting loan applications at short notice as hous... Read >
Author: michael challiner06th May 2009
Many of us who are thinking about buying their first home do have a lot of concerns before they take that step on the property ladder. With house prices plummeting over the last year many have seen thousands of pounds come off the value of their home. Unf... Read >
Author: cborthwick924th April 2009
The UK mortgage market is diverse with many products available from a wide selection of lenders. This article is to outline the different types of mortgage rates available, how they work, the benefits and drawbacks of each one. There are 5 main types of r... Read >
Author: Sarkin15th April 2009
Fixed Term bonds - also known as fixed rate bonds are savings accounts with a difference. To start with, they are more of an investment than simply somewhere to save your cash, and like most investments, they come with an element of risk.
The good thin... Read >
Author: Samuel Gooch08th April 2009
As house prices continue to plummet, currently at a 21% drop from their peak, it has become increasingly difficult for many first time buyers to buy a home. Even those with a 10% deposit saved already are still faced with mortgage rates of over 6% despite... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th March 2009
Guarantee - A repayment type mortgage guarantees that your house will be paid off at the end of the mortgage term providing you keep up the agreed monthly mortgage payments. Basically there are two types of mortgages – Interest only and Repayment.
A mo... Read >
Author: Monty27th March 2009
Landlords Should Be Cautious Before Investing in a Falling Property Market
Landlords are probably familiar with the expression that 'fortune favours the brave.'
Belief in this sentiment is certainly being challenged at the moment.
Property prices... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk27th March 2009
Landlords Should Be Cautious Before Investing in a Falling Property Market
Landlords are probably familiar with the expression that 'fortune favours the brave.'
Belief in this sentiment is certainly being challenged at the moment.
Property prices... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk11th March 2009
Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people carry out during their lives and, unsurprisingly, given the mindboggling sums of money involved, the whole process is fraught with stress.
Not only do buyers have the headache of finding t... Read >
Author: MarkeD10th March 2009
With so many variations of mortgages on the market it can be daunting for first time buyers and could mean they choose a mortgage which isn’t suited for them.
A tracker mortgage is worthwhile inquiring about with the current market conditions. A tra... Read >
Author: DTM10th March 2009
Many Cash ISAs move at a variable rate tracking the Bank of England base rate. However, recent dramatic cuts in base rate have seen interest rates fall to a historic low. In this low rate environment, it means that it could be time for savers to consider... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan10th March 2009
The Buy-to-let mortgage collar - Will landlords be collared?
The only upside for landlords in this slumping housing market is that BTL mortgage interest rates are also going the same way. The Bank of England base rate is dropping like a stone.
Buy-... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk03rd March 2009
You may have read that Northern Rock is returning to the mortgage market. What a fantastic move by the government. Also in the news it was reported that there was a huge surge in mortgage applications in January suggesting many buyers want to take advanta... Read >
Author: cborthwick917th February 2009
In the current climate it is difficult to be sure of the best type of mortgage to go for. With the Bank of England base rate falling sharply since October it is difficult to decide which mortgage is best for you. Many who took out fixed rate mortgages las... Read >
Author: DTM03rd February 2009
Fixed term bonds are type of savings account with a difference. They have most of the same characteristics as a normal savings account, but with two big differences. They require investors to lock their money away for a fixed term, and the interest rate o... Read >
Author: Which4u03rd February 2009
Fixed term bonds area type of savings account with a difference. They have most of the same characteristics as a normal savings account, but with two big differences. They require investors to lock their money away for a fixed term, and the interest rate ... Read >
Author: Which4u30th January 2009
Many homeowners are expecting their soaring mortgage bills to fall in line with cuts in the Bank of England base rate. However brokers are warning borrowers, who have variable rate mortgages to be cautious, as there are fundamental differences between di... Read >
Author: michael challiner13th January 2009
The two types of mortgages are repayment and interest only. You could also have a mixture of the two. There are obviously benefits to each option, pros and cons depending on your situation.
Repayment Mortgage
A repayment mortgage will see monthly pa... Read >
Author: cborthwick909th January 2009
With all the doom and gloom over housing market, you might be surprised to know that this is a fantastic time to buy a house via a Shared Ownership & Shared Equity scheme. Even if you have bad credit. You can get a great mortgage deal with the following l... Read >
Author: James Marshall08th January 2009
All that we’ve heard all year has been how irresponsible banks in the United States of America have been dishing out mortgages to people who had no hope of repaying or affording in the first place. Now as we head into a new year with global banking str... Read >
Author: Andy Adams30th December 2008
Deciding which type of mortgage will be suitable for your needs can be complicated. The article that follows provides an insight into the advantages and disadvantages of selecting either a fixed, capped, discounted, tracker or variable rate mortgage, with... Read >
Author: Jerry Figueroa-Lee08th December 2008
The UK’s biggest building society has announced on Thursday it will pass on the full one percentage point cut for existing tracker customers. RBS/Natwest also said on Friday that they would be cutting their mortgages by 0.75 of a percentage point. The g... Read >
Author: cborthwick903rd December 2008
If you find yourself in a vicious circle of debt with a number of credit card or store card providers then you will be pleased to hear that the government have met with the top lenders to conjure a deal which will ease the strain off struggling borrowers.... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk27th November 2008
A shock result from the Bank of England as they cut interest rates by one-and-a-half percentage points, the lowest base rate since 1955.
Initially the news was welcomed by millions of homeowners as they have been struggling with high mortgage repayment... Read >
Author: cborthwick922nd November 2008
In the wake of last weeks shock announcement by Bank of England of a 1½% interest rate drop from 4.5% down to 3%. This was not before time! Around 40 mortgage lenders withdrew their trackers rate products from the market and said they would be reviewing ... Read >
Author: SEO Positive22nd November 2008
Yesterdays announcement by the Bank of England delivered an unexpected statement that they were cutting their base rate by 1½% from 4.5% to 3%. It has been done to kick start our stalling economy and to try and prevent a deepening recession. Everyone wa... Read >
Author: SEO Positive20th November 2008
Yesterdays announcement by the Bank of England delivered an unexpected statement that they were cutting their base rate by 1½% from 4.5% to 3%. It has been done to kick start our stalling economy and to try and prevent a deepening recession. Everyone wa... Read >
Author: SEO Positive20th November 2008
In the wake of last weeks shock announcement by Bank of England of a 1½% interest rate drop from 4.5% down to 3%. This was not before time! Around 40 mortgage lenders withdrew their trackers rate products from the market and said they would be reviewing ... Read >
Author: SEO Positive20th November 2008
Yesterdays announcement by the Bank of England delivered an unexpected statement that they were cutting their base rate by 1½% from 4.5% to 3%. It has been done to kick start our stalling economy and to try and prevent a deepening recession. Everyone wa... Read >
Author: SEO Positive17th November 2008
There is little doubt that over the past year interest rates on borrowing in the UK have rocketed, and many people have been forced to pay a fortune in interest on their borrowing.
However, it seems that whilst lenders are always quick to bump up inte... Read >
Author: Reno Charlton10th October 2008
Even though there are some reports that fuel and food prices have actually started to drop during September 2008, the doom and gloom of recession is still hanging over the UK economy, forcing most to review their spending habits and devise novel, new wa... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell25th September 2008
Taking a mortgage out will be the biggest financial commitment you make in your life. Previously, people would pay a visit to their bank and undergo an interview with the manager to arrange the details of their mortgage loan but with today's ever competit... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk11th September 2008
The wide range of loan deals with competitive interest rates and repayment schemes could leave your head spinning as you try and find the cheap loan deal. A cheap personal loan is definitely the way we would all like to borrow money for our various needs.... Read >
Author: Sadhana11th September 2008
Bad credit mortgages are aimed at individuals who have a bad credit history. Individuals who have a past record of not repaying their arrears on time can borrow from a bank. This provides them with an option to improve their credit ratings. In these cases... Read >
Author: Kaushik Mukherjee09th September 2008
Most people in the UK are familiar with the word mortgage; but how many know exactly what the word means and how mortgages work?
The word mortgage is derived from the French language and literally means “dead pledge”. It was based on the fact that... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton28th August 2008
Taking out IVA secured loan with an IVA is really hard. Fortunately, due to diversification of loan market and advent of the specialist lenders, IVA secured loans are available now. The flexibility of this loan allows you to make overpayment and take paym... Read >
Author: Christian Phelps15th August 2008
IVA is a cost effective alternative possibility for people who have run into financial difficulties and who might otherwise have to declare themselves as bankrupt or insolvent.
However, the biggest problems with IVAs are that once you are under an IVA, ... Read >
Author: spears13th August 2008
A standard variable rate mortgage (which is SVR for short) is the standard borrowing rate offered by loan companies. It has a tendency to mimic the Bank of England Base Rate, moving higher and lower a long with it. Loan providers will most often charge 1%... Read >
Author: Christian Ward24th July 2008
Arranging a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make in your life and as such it pays to know exactly what all the terminology means. This will allow you to avoid any surprises further down the line which might arise from misconcept... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell14th July 2008
Interest rates in the UK have continued to rise over the last few months despite the Bank of England base rate remaining stable. Recent reports show that the cost to lenders for mortgages is continuing to go up, with lenders increasing rates as recently a... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher07th July 2008
Over the last few months and again today I've seen new tracker mortgages being pushed by lenders here in the UK and it got me thinking about the current mortgage market and if these products are a good or bad thing if I had to remortgage right now?
I'l... Read >
Author: SimonDuffy06th July 2008
Officials from the credit cards market have suggested that some consumers may be able to get the high interest rates on their credit cards reduced simply by contacting their providers and negotiating with them.
An official from Fool.co.uk recently said... Read >
Author: Mildred02nd July 2008
When you have an IVA lodged against you, obtaining a loan against property is difficult. IVA is the abbreviation of Individual Voluntary Arrangement. This system was were introduced by the 1986 Insolvency Act. Since the introduction of IVAs, many Britons ... Read >
Author: Aisha Cristal01st July 2008
In the space of only two years the mortgage market has been turned upon its head, sparked by the near collapse and subsequent nationalisation of the Northern Rock, and accentuated by a full scale credit crisis. It appears that the cost of borrowing seems ... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins25th June 2008
An offset account is a clever account because it link’s savings and a loan, normally a mortgage, and uses the savings account to offset the loan. The savings account balance stands in as the figure to be offset from the total outstanding mortgage. The i... Read >
Author: Alex Rose25th June 2008
Late Payment of Debts - A Reminder
Are You Making Use of Remedies Provided by Legislation?
Late payment by Debtors can have a detrimental effect on your business's cash flow and reduce its profits so much so that your business could be threatened.
It... Read >
Author: David Harland18th June 2008
Following the recent credit-crunch, caused by the 2007 American sub-prime mortgage crisis, banks have become increasingly wary of entering into mortgage deals with consumers. The number of approved mortgages in the UK dropped to an all-time low in Mar... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan10th June 2008
The end of a tax year always signals changes in the financial sector, and is a good time to have a rethink about where you are investing your money. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a great way to save, as there is no tax to pay on interest earned... Read >
Author: mpressman30th May 2008
Anyone that has used a credit card that does not offer 0% interest will know that the APR on these cards can be extremely high, and for those that pay their balance gradually rather than in full each month the interest can really pile up.
Since Decemb... Read >
Author: Reno Charlton29th April 2008
Flexible Tracker Mortgages, simply put, is a flexible mortgage plus a tracker mortgage. That is, it is a mortgage deal which combines the features of both flexible and tracker mortgage models.
The Flexible Part of the Deal
Flexible Tracker Mortgage... Read >
Author: Darren Banthorpe02nd April 2008
Fixed rate mortgages have reached offers of a ming blowing 30 year term although the average interest rate of a fixed rate mortgage is increasing even though the bank of england base rate is starting to decrease.
There are now more fixed rate mortgages... Read >
Author: SimonDuffy07th March 2008
Are we really going to be facing a property price crash in the near future?
Over the last few weeks there have been comments from industry experts all warning us that the UK is heading for a house price crisis or property price crash in the very near ... Read >
Author: SimonDuffy26th February 2008
Flexible tracker mortgages combine flexible repayment options with an interest rate that tracks the Bank of England Base Rate.
Flexible tracker mortgages offer several benefits to the borrower: you have financial freedom and control because you can ma... Read >
Author: Eugene Tyler19th February 2008
If you need an adverse credit mortgage, then you should do your research and find out the facts before you commit to anything.
Regardless of the state of your credit history, armed with a bit of patience and a good understanding of lender criteria you ... Read >
Author: John Sern05th February 2008
After a long period of low interest rates, soft lending criteria, and a strong property market, UK mortgage products have enjoyed a period of prosperity as never before. However, several incidents have occurred recently which have thrown the market into d... Read >
Author: michael sterios24th January 2008
There are several different types of methods for interest to be charged on mortgages. Tracker mortgages have a variable interest rate that moves roughly in line with the Bank of England Base Rate (BoEBR).
Another popular type of interest rate is a fixe... Read >
Author: michael sterios24th January 2008
Capped rate mortgages have variable interest rates that will not rise above a certain upper limit. The interest rate can rise or fall during the term of the mortgage, however it will not rise above the capped upper limit.
Interest on capped rate mortga... Read >
Author: michael sterios17th January 2008
Fixed rate mortgages offer borrowers the ability to help budget for household expenses more accurately because they have an interest rate that remains constant for an agreed portion of the overall term of the mortgage - typically between one and five year... Read >
Author: michael sterios07th January 2008
Discount mortgages over the last few years have shown to be very popular in the UK for re-mortgages and property purchases as interest rates have generally been quite low and stable. Though past indications cannot guarantee future trends.
They work b... Read >
Author: Mortgage Services19th October 2007
Remortgaging involves paying off your existing mortgage and obtaining a new mortgage, usually at a more attractive interest rate. There are many reasons to remortgage your property and many different remortgages are available from mortgage lenders today.... Read >
Author: Steve Wheeler21st September 2007
Five interest rate hikes in less than a year have prompted a rush of remortgages as homeowners frantically search for cheaper options, rather than reverting to standard variable rate mortgages once their fixed rate deals expire. Since August 2006 the Bank... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan13th September 2007
With interest rates on the rise property owners are searching for ways to save money on their mortgages. Monthly repayments have been steadily growing due to a gradual increase in the Bank of England base rate and those on variable rate mortgages are feel... Read >
Author: michael sterios21st August 2007
It's less than a month into Gordon Brown's new leadership and already changes are afoot in the UK housing market. The Bank of England base rate was increased earlier this month to 5.75% - its fifth rise since August 2006 - and the effect on UK mortgages l... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton08th August 2007
Variable rate mortgages have an interest rate that may fluctuate throughout the term of the loan.
Interest rates attached to variable rate mortgages usually move in line with either the Bank of England Base Rate (BoEBR) or the lender’s Standard Varia... Read >
Author: michael sterios25th July 2007
'Homeowner loan' is the term given to the finance offered by lenders to homeowners exclusively. The premise behind a homeowner loan is that the homeowner will present his home as security in respect of the principal and loan repayments in return for more... Read >
Author: David Bruce24th July 2007
The supply of homes in the UK is already falling short of demand. This problem is set to get worse with an anticipated need of a further 2,000,000 homes over the next 20 years. This makes investment in the UK property market very attractive with a current... Read >
Author: Steve Croxton24th July 2007
A vital question that faces most homeowners at some stage is whether or not to opt for a fixed rate or variable mortgage. The age-old weighing up of security over potential savings is one that has plagued buyers for decades, and one to which there is no ... Read >
Author: Graeme Nicholson01st July 2007
Discount mortgages are a type of mortgage product that have a variable interest rate which moves roughly in line with the lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR).
The discounted interest rates attached to discount mortgages are genuine and will normall... Read >
Author: michael sterios19th June 2007
If you are looking at a credit card, then you might be looking to choose between a variable rate or fixed rate card. Although fixed rate cards are easy to understand, working out whether a variable card is right for you or not can be trickier. If you are ... Read >
Author: Peter Kenny31st May 2007
With Britain's levels of credit card debt having exploded over the last decade, money experts and consumer bodies have begun to keep a closer eye on the patterns of credit card usage across each month. A recent study released by the British Bankers Associ... Read >
Author: Elisha Burberry30th May 2007
We're nearly halfway through the year 2007 and the UK property market remains strong, as property prices continue their buoyant upward trend. This constant rise has also seen an increase in the number of mortgages in the UK - and Nationwide, the UK's larg... Read >
Author: Elisha Burberry25th May 2007
Whatever sort of business you run, it can be difficult to ensure that your customers pay their bills on time. After all, late payment of debt can cause crucial cashflow problems and non-payment of debt has the potential to effectively cripple your busines... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan08th March 2007
In this article, I will be explaining the different types of mortgage products that are available in the mortgage market, hopefully after reading this article you will have a better understanding of mortgages, and the products available, and therefore be ... Read >
Author: Steve Hill19th February 2007
Today, Tuesday 8th February 2007, the Bank of England announced that there would not be a further increase in interest rates for this month. This must come as a welcome relief to home owners, many with large mortgages – a necessary evil of today’s wo... Read >
Author: Lee Unsworth09th February 2007
With bank charges in the spotlight again following the recent BBC Money Programme investigation, and the numerous campaigns to reclaim charges pending the outcome for the OFTs research due in the first quarter of 2007, Moneyfacts.co.uk takes a look at the... Read >
Author: Marco Barra09th February 2007
The decision by the one-time kings of the savings market, ING direct, to not pass on the 0.25% base rate hike to their loyal customers for the second time in two months is a stark reminder of how things can change. In the summer of 2003, just a couple of ... Read >
Author: Marco Barra17th November 2006
A remortgage is an important financial decision and sufficient research is essential before applying for it. A
remortgage lets you switch from the earlier mortgage option to one which offers you a better deal. A remortgage will help if
exorbitant ... Read >
Author: Reethi Rai26th October 2006
Jim Spowart, the ex-chief of Halifax who also helped launch Standard Life Bank and the online mortgage bank Intelligent Finance, has recently announced that credit cards should carry warnings similar to those on cigarette labels to alert shoppers of the ... Read >
Author: Jack Mack18th October 2006
Basic principle of a mortgage is very simple: you borrow money to buy a
house and pay back the loan with interest. However, nowadays there are
so many products available that it can be mind-boggling. Here’s a guide
to methods of repayment and interes... Read >
Author: Benedict Rohan17th July 2006
This summer marks the Tenth anniversary of the buy-to-let mortgage. In July 1996 Mortgage Express (part of the Bradford & Bingley group) were the first to trial a dedicated buy-to-let mortgage product, and currently has a market share of approximately 20 ... Read >
Author: Martyn Witt25th April 2006
Mortgage is a process of taking a new mortgage after paying off all your dues in order to get Cheap Remortgages interest rate. If you are feeling that you are paying excessive amount as interest rates as compared to other lenders then remortgages can save... Read >
Author: Judith Earl20th April 2006
You have taken a mortgage and you are continually paying higher rate of interest. Have you ever realised why your interest rates on mortgage is rising? Mortgage rates are directly proportional to Bank of England base rate, if you have opted for a variab... Read >
Author: Carleton Carl12th March 2006
Types of Interest Rate
You have researched into all the different mortgage types and found a suitable one for you. Now is time to look into what type of interest rate you wish to pay. The type of interest you wish to pay will depend on your circumstan... Read >
Author: Michael Aldridge24th February 2006
One missed credit card payment, or going overdrawn without permission, and suddenly a 30 charge can be incurred. Bank charges can seem to be unfair and too harsh given the frequently tiny amounts of unauthorized borrowing involved. Now it seems that ... Read >
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