17 January 2008 Archive
uSwitch puts mortgages under the microscope
Mortgages are being added to the list of products being scrutinised by independent price comparison site, uSwitch.com, it was announced today. |
Brits shun mortgage mayhem for holiday heaven
UK consumers spend more time planning their holiday than researching their mortgage options, a new survey has revealed. |
First Direct unveils 'flexible' fixed-rate mortgages
First Direct has launched two new fixed-rate offset mortgages which are available to both new and existing customers. |
House prices down 20% in 2008
House prices could fall by up to a fifth in 2008, but getting a mortgage is still a more financially savvy option than renting in the long term. |
'Green mortgages still niche'
Reports of a growing market for green mortgages are overblown according to one lender which believes consumers are still "rate-driven". |
Woolwich fixed-rate mortgage demand move
Woolwich is passing on rate cuts to borrowers with the launch of new "keenly priced" two, five and ten-year fixed-rate mortgages. |
Best value mortgages: fixed-rate or trackers?
Fixed-rate deals are becoming more competitive as increasing numbers of lenders lower their rates, but borrowers should opt for trackers. |
Mortgage broker Charcol to offer fee-free advice
Mortgage adviser Charcol has been applauded for its decision to provide fee-free mortgage advice to borrowers over the phone. |
Business warning: 'There may be economic trouble ahead'
2008 will be a tough year, although claims of a recession are "unjustified", warns the British Chambers of Commerce. However, interest rates will have to fall. |
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