Mortgages
For many people, buying a home – especially on the lower rungs of the ladder – will involve getting a mortgage. But being shown the green light from a bank or building society can be tricky. That’s why doing your homework on mortgages – everything from affordability, credit scores and shopping around to get the best interest rate – is more important than ever.
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Financially savvy millennials face heavy mortgage burden
July 10, 2017A quarter of millennial homeowners remortgage to secure a better deal. But this still leaves them with a mountain of debt compared to older generations, says new research. -
5 of the most common questions first-time buyers ask mortgage brokers
July 5, 2017Getting a mortgage for the first time? We asked online mortgage broker, Trussle to provide guidance to the most commonly-asked questions. -
Property market enjoys a spring bounce
April 21, 2017Flowers aren't the only things blooming as the property market sees a spring bounce. Mortgage advances soared by 19% in March, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders. -
Mortgage lending dips in February
March 24, 2017Both the number of mortgages being approved and the total amount being lent has fallen, according to separate sets of industry figures, as signs point to a slowing housing market. -
First-time buyers save for a decade to get on to housing ladder
March 15, 2017Those buying their first home borrowed an average of £132,400, suggesting they needed a £25k deposit. -
Pros and cons of the Help to Buy ISA
March 1, 2017Help to Buy ISAs are designed to help give first-time buyers a boost to reach the first rung of the property ladder. But are they worth it? Check out our pros and cons. -
First-time buyer lending hits record high in 2016
February 14, 2017And at £53bn, that's more than in any other year since CML data began in 1974. -
Record number of landlords pay cash for buy-to-let property
February 13, 2017The proportion of landlords buying without a mortgage hit 61% in January - the highest level since 2007. -
40% of Brits believe joint mortgage is bigger commitment than marriage
February 13, 2017The typical couple is together for 3 years, 3 months and 12 days before they commit to buying a home. -
Home repossessions fall to 35-year low
February 9, 2017The number of properties repossessed by lenders dropped by nearly 25% in 2016, according to the CML. -
Buyers with a 5% deposit left £300 a month out of pocket
January 12, 2017Homeowners with a small-deposit loan typically fork out £762 on monthly repayments. -
5 New Year’s resolutions for homeowners
January 5, 2017Taking steps to streamline the cost of your home is a great way to start 2017. Try these 5 easy property resolutions. -
Number of small-deposit mortgages quadruple since Help to Buy launch
December 27, 2016There are now 269 different mortgage deals for buyers with just a 5% deposit. -
5 questions to ask yourself before applying for a mortgage
December 13, 2016A mortgage is probably the biggest financial commitment you’ll ever make. Make sure you get it right by asking yourself these 5 questions before making your application.