Articles, tagged with "hbos", page 4

The End of Era for Bradford & Bingley and Self Cert Mortgages

Bradford & Bingley being nationalised, just as Northern Rock was, spells the end of self cert mortgages. Bradford & Bingley were the leading provider of self cert mortgages and buy-to-let mortgages and now we will see the two mortgage products being ph... Read >
Author: LolitaBrown

Lloyds and HBOS sign £12billion deal to create 'super bank'

The week began with thousands of employees turning up to work at the famous Lehman Brother investment bank to find they no-longer had jobs after the bank filed for bankruptcy. The bank had been operating for over 150 years before they fell victim to the c... Read >
Author: Which4u

Banks Find Ways To Recoup Profits

The scale of the credit crunch has not yet been fully disclosed as banks and other financial institutions struggle to work out which of their loans are going to be problematic. Previously banks were happy to lend loans to people in difficult financial sit... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher

Gloomy outlook for borrowers

We are all aware of the continuing mortgage and property dilemma that the United Kingdom is currently up against and it is certainly no news that the dreaded credit crunch is starting to constrict it's already tightened grip on the general public's purse ... Read >
Author: Jetske VB

Lenders tighten valuation criteria on new homes

Britain's mortgage banks and property valuers are to tighten up their conveyancing procedures in the wake of a housing downturn that has exposed some sharp practices on newly built homes. "Some lenders have been concerned that the valuation and conveya... Read >
Author: Shanaka Thanapathy

Sea the investment potential.

There are many markets buy-to-let investors can target, but in seaside towns tourism is undoubtedly to the fore. But while many could see property in locations such as such as Cornish coastal towns with good surf as an ideal place to find holiday lets, t... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Bank charges finally ruled unfair?

Bank charges are once again making the headlines with the news of a verdict on the test case launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) against seven major banks in July 2007. The test case verdict went in favour of the OFT and could result in bank ... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

Using a Self Storage Company in Halifax

The town of Halifax is situated within the borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The town has a lot to offer to both its residents and to its visitors. An example of some of the attractions that can be found within the town of Halifax includes a busy nig... Read >
Author: Helen

Debt Problems Set To Double In 2008 As Loan Repayments Become Harder To Manage

An estimated one million people in the UK have ‘problem' unsecured debts according to a report entitled UK Debt Problems - consumer crisis or efficient market? Published by debt management solutions firm, TDX Group, the findings showed that these arre... Read >
Author: Phil

Why you need financial services when taking a business to Europe

Starting a new business in Europe, or expanding an existing one can be fraught with difficulties and stress. You need a fully qualified and dedicated team of people that deal specifically with financial services and HBOS can give you only the best advice ... Read >
Author: Remy

Starting a business in Europe

Ever wondered how to get your business started in Europe? If you are thinking of starting a new business in Europe there is something you need to do first. You need to contact a financial consultant to help you set up your new business safely and properly... Read >
Author: Remy

Looking for staff in Europe?

If you have a business and you are looking to expand into Europe, it is important to get the right members of staff within that business. You will benefit from employing the right kind of people that have knowledge of the countries you are doing business ... Read >
Author: Remy

Expanding your company in Europe

If you are thinking of taking your business into Europe whether it is new or existing, it can be a costly experience, in both monetary terms and in time. That is why you need someone who is experienced, dedicated and qualified to help you take your busine... Read >
Author: Remy

Buy to Let landlords Left in The Lurch by UK Lenders

Banks are making it almost impossible for new entrants to the buy to let market to obtain a financially viable mortgage. The credit crunch is hitting lenders hard and in response, they are hitting the buy to let landlord even harder. The number of mortgag... Read >
Author: Carlton Johnson

Charities step in to ensure youngsters stay debt free

Despite the levels of debt in the UK consistently rising every year, consumer spending through credit cards, store cards and other forms of unsecured credit continues, with financial industry analysts citing the ease with which credit can be obtained as o... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell

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