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Jun 27, 20195 min read
How to find the ideal first-time buyer mortgage
If you are buying your first property, follow these commonsense rules for a successful purchase. First-time buyers are back in business....
Mortgage Tree
Jun 19, 20192 min read
Calls to improve mortgage process for self-employed
An online mortgage broker is calling on the Government and the industry to make it easier for self-employed workers to get onto the...
Mortgage Tree
Jun 17, 20192 min read
Fixing your mortgage rate: Is a two or five-year deal better?
Deciding between a two or a five-year fixed mortgage has just got more tricky as new analysis reveals the cost of repayments between the...
Mortgage Tree
Jun 11, 20192 min read
Why you could be missing a trick by sidestepping the broker
Many borrowers could be missing out on the best mortgage deals by going straight to a lender and not seeking help from a broker. That is...
Mortgage Tree
May 20, 20192 min read
Mortgage rule change could help improve borrowers’ choice
Customers could benefit from more choice in how they buy a mortgage after a major review by the financial watchdog recommended changes to...
Mortgage Tree
May 16, 20192 min read
Rates on tracker mortgages falling, but for how long…?
They might provide less certainty, but tracker mortgages are currently looking more competitive, offering increased product choice and...
Mortgage Tree
May 10, 20192 min read
Calls for stamp duty break for downsizers to ‘free up homes’
Downsizers should be exempt from stamp duty in order to increase liquidity in the housing market and free up housing for families and...
Mortgage Tree
May 8, 20192 min read
Why locking in mortgage rates for five years is proving so popular
Mortgages with five-year fixed rates have undergone a surge in popularity with nearly half of mortgage customers opting for these deals....
Mortgage Tree
Apr 23, 20193 min read
Things to consider before applying for a buy-to-let mortgage
Selecting a property which meets energy efficiency standards, is in good condition and is based in a good location will help boost your...
Mortgage Tree
Apr 12, 20193 min read
Getting a mortgage with a bad credit score could soon get easier
Demand is growing for mortgages that accept County Court Judgements, and lenders are responding with more flexibility Virgin Money’s...
Mortgage Tree
Apr 10, 20191 min read
First-time buyers with a 5% deposit benefit from tumbling rates
Rates on mortgages for first-time buyers with small deposits have fallen ‘dramatically’ over the last year, according to the latest...
Mortgage Tree
Apr 8, 20192 min read
House buyers and sellers ‘undeterred’ by Brexit
Two thirds of buyers and sellers are undeterred by current political uncertainty and say Brexit is having no impact on their plans to...
Mortgage Tree
Mar 29, 20193 min read
How to remortgage your property
Every month thousands of people in the UK come to the end of their fixed or tracker rate initial deals. If they were to do nothing at...
Mortgage Tree
Mar 22, 20192 min read
Half of mortgages now available over a 40-year term
High property prices have led to borrowers stretching their mortgage over a longer period to keep monthly payments affordable Over half...
Mortgage Tree
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Borrowers benefit from low rates and product highs
Mortgage borrowers are enjoying a product boom with ‘historically low’ rates and product numbers at record highs, analysts have revealed....
Mortgage Tree
Feb 26, 20192 min read
Barriers to remortgaging: Why borrowers don’t switch
Stricter borrowing rules and the hassle of switching provider have been named by borrowers as the main reasons for not remortgaging last...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 26, 20192 min read
New report calls for downsizing incentives for last-time buyers
The report also highlights the role of the financial services industry in expanding mortgage offerings and insurance policies. Housing...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 26, 20192 min read
Competitive mortgage deals drive first-time buyer numbers upwards
First-time buyer numbers increased to their highest level in 12 years, driven by Government incentives and competitive mortgage deals....
Mortgage Tree
Feb 25, 20192 min read
Owning property can boost your earnings by 26%
Out of 105 towns and cities, only two made a loss over the last 10 years - but which were they? The average homeowner has boosted their...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 22, 20192 min read
Fixed-rate mortgage shoppers are spoiled for choice
Mortgage choices for borrowers who want to guarantee their monthly repayments are at a record high, it has been revealed. The latest...
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