Archive for April, 2008

Borrowers ’should seek advice from lenders’

Monday, April 21st, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

Borrowers who are struggling with debt should approach their lenders and ask for possible solutions, it has been claimed.David Kuo, head of personal finance at Fool.co.uk, warned consumers who have ... Read more..

First-time buyers ’saving less’

Monday, April 21st, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

The rising cost of living has meant that some Britons aged 25-34 are saving less than they were a year ago, according to new figures.Research from Sainsbury's Finance indicates that ... Read more..

Lenders offer ‘innovative’ mortgage products

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

Some lenders are being forced to offer innovative mortgage products due to the pressures in the financial market, one expert has said.Sarah Robson, press officer at the Council of Mortgage ... Read more..

A range of mortgages are available, says expert

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

There is still a range of different mortgages available to house buyers, despite worries about the availability of credit, one expert has said.According to Neil Johnson, public relations and policy ... Read more..

Government ‘must rescue’ homeowners

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

There have been calls from housing charity Shelter for more support to be given to struggling homeowners as mortgage costs and energy prices increase.According to the charity, figures from the ... Read more..

Consumers turn to internet for ‘finance advice’

Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

Consumers are increasingly using the web to learn more information about financial products and services, new figures have revealed.A survey by Fair Investment has discovered that 57 per cent of ... Read more..

House buyers warned about ‘mortgage fee dangers’

Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

House buyers have been advised to consider paying their mortgage fees upfront to avoid paying more interest on their home loan.Research from uSwitch.com has revealed that adding mortgage fees to ... Read more..

Expert: Mortgage rates increase, despite Bank of England cut

Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

The Bank of England's monetary policy committee may have slashed the base rate of interest this month by a quarter-point to five per cent, but it has had little effect ... Read more..

Disappearing balance transfer deals have “knock-on effect”

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

The disappearance of balance transfer deals in the credit card market will have a "knock-on effect" for debt-burdened consumers, one expert has said.According to debt adviser and spokesperson for National ... Read more..

Mortgage protection insurance could provide “peace of mind”

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in News | Comments Off

Consumers worried about the global financial crisis may want to consider taking out a fully-protected mortgage, one finance specialist has suggested.Joe Wiggins, the public relations manager for protection at Legal ... Read more..

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