Alliance & Leicester has announced changes to its range of specialist mortgages to commence on November 9th, the same day that the Bank of England’s interest rate is reviewed.
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This Is Money: House Prices Surge Again
The UK’s largest mortgage lender said house prices rose by 1.7% in October but warned of early signs of weakening in the housing market
This Is Money: The 57-year Home Loan
Desperate first-time buyers are being offered home loans which can take 57 years to pay off – deals described as ‘madness by experts
This Is Money: House Prices Top £200,000
The average UK home is now worth more than £200,000, with the Bank of England’s August interest rate rise failing to quell demand
This Is Money: Rate Rise Will Trouble Millions
Almost one in four homebuyers fear a quarter-point rise in their mortgage rate will cause them real hardship
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This Is Money: The 125% Mortgage Debt Warning
Britain’s biggest mortgage lender came under fire yesterday over plans to offer a 125% home loan
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Anyone who has been following the Fool articles for a while will know that payment protection insurance (PPI) is one of our pet hates.
This Is Money: Optimists Are Winning The Housing Game
Is Abbey’s mortgage lending policy irresponsible or are we just more relaxed about the prospect of financial calamity? The Financial Mail on Sunday editor weighs up the arguments
This Is Money: Mortgage Rates To Hit Five-year High
Homebuyers face a steep rise in the cost of their mortgages this week when the Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates