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Latest figures from the CML reveal a large spike in house purchase activity and a record number of first time buyers taking repayment mortgages
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The latest figures from the CML show a welcome change in the trend of those in trouble with their mortgages. Fewer should now lose their homes than expected.
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Think again. Unscrupulous mortgage lenders could exploit little-known term in mortgage agreement to impose unwelcome hike in rates
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The number of applicants telling lies on mortgage application forms has now doubled since 2006
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Standard & Poor's report says 5.6% of us are in negative equity, but the North of England is suffering most of all
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Another lender jumps on the bandwagon after Halifax. Despite 3 year low base rates, some lenders still see the need to hike mortgage costs
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Only 3 lenders offer the NewBuy 95% mortgage scheme. We ask where are the other 200? And why aren't the terms better than they are?
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One borrower must now earn over £50,000 pa to qualify for a new interest only mortgage. We don't think that rule can be held for those in distress.
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The market may be as flat as a pancake, but there are small signs of gradual, gentle increases in lending activity
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Further tightening of the mortgage market reflects lack of confidence on future property prices
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Bank of Ireland, Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank jump on the bandwagon
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We look at whether the NewBuy scheme, backed by housebuilders' cash and government promises, will deliver
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Mortgages for house purchase and remortgages are both up according to CML figures, and there are signs of easier lending too...
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A new EU directive could see thousands more reposessions, as well as increased borrowing costs for UK consumers
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The UK has one of the most sophisticated credit reporting systems in the World. We look at how the reporting of mortgage problems has evolved over time
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The CML says that joblessness will cause an increase in mortgage repossessions, but they got it wrong last year...
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The FSA wants to stop self-cert and fast track mortgages. Approval rates will fall as a result by another 2.5% they say
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For housemovers, that is. For first time buyers it's the best since 2004. Honest.
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The latest results from Nationwide show a 48% increase in mortgage lending and a 24% increase in current accounts, personal loans and credit cards
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If your household income is less than £60,000 and you have enough cash to spring a 5% deposit, you could buy a new home
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A new report from Savills says that one in five of us will rent because mortgages are so hard to get.
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The number of people choosing - or being forced – to rent rather than buy is on the up. What information will potential landlords be able to check about tenants though?
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FSA proposals on mortgage lending criteria have been criticised by the industry trade body, saying it will prevent millions of perfectly ‘good’ customers from being approved.
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Mortgage providers and HM Revenue and Customs are set to enter into a data sharing deal that will reduce mortgage fraud and potentially allow better verification of income details
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The Consumer Credit Counselling Service has called for first time buyers to face tests to make sure they understand what a mortgage is all about
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Statistics showing that the number of repossessions in the UK fell in the second quarter of this year could be glossing over the problem. Find out why the worst is unlikely to be over.
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Levels of mortgage application fraud are increasing as consumers try to get around tough lending criteria. Find out how bending the truth could do more harm than good.
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Bank lending is reported to have increased, reaching the highest levels for close to a year. Is the end of the recession still a long way off, or are these the first shoots of recovery?
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House prices reached their lowest level for over two years recently, as the property slump continued. Here is a way to reduce the costs if you are selling.
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Repossession orders in England and Wales rose by 9% to 27,530 in the first quarter of 2008 - the highest level since 1991. Things might not be as bad as the headlines suggest though.
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Spring is officially here at last and is traditionally the most popular time of year to move house. We highlight a couple of things you should be aware of if you are planning to move home.
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The recent 0.25% cut in the base rate of interest will be welcomed by many borrowers, who will enjoy lower mortgage repayments as a result. However, those on a Standard Variable Rate might not be so lucky.
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