Many prospective buyers will be keen to see a wider range of mortgage products on offer in 2021. A wider range providing greater financial support could be the difference between a household buying a home or not. There are also calls for major lenders to be more proactive when it comes to energy-efficient products that…
If you are looking to arrange a mortgage, but feel as though you need additional help, support might be on offer from a new mortgage lender. Generation Home aims to assist buyers in a fresh way, allowing friends or relatives to also “boost” their savings and invest in the property. Sophia Guy-White is one of…
We all know 2020 has been a challenging year, and many people’s hopes of entering the housing market have been hampered. However, this isn’t the case for every prospective buyer. There is good news for some first-time buyers with news that the Nationwide aims to make it easier for these buyers to arrange a mortgage.…
There has been a lot of talk about negative interest rates, and if you want to know what it means for mortgage holders, we are here to help. The Bank of England base rate of interest has been held at 0.1%, which is a historic low. However, many industry professionals are looking into the impact…
If you are looking to arrange a mortgage, you might think it is an impossible task. This is wrong. A huge number of people arrange a mortgage, even people who aren’t in great financial shape. You will also find many current homeowners have previously been denied a mortgage. A recent study by a financial services…
If you are looking to buy a home and arrange a mortgage, it is vital you undertake research. You should follow tips and guidance from the experts, but you should also familiarise yourself with problems and mistakes. Many people in the UK are familiar with MoneySuperMarket, and they follow the teachings and instructions placed on…
While the stamp duty holiday has encouraged many people to consider their options in the housing market, by itself, the holiday will not help all buyers step on the property ladder. There is a feeling that the stamp duty holiday isn’t aimed at first-time buyers. There is a range of measures in place to assist…
While there was an initial burst of activity when the housing market re-opened in May, many people doubted whether this level of demand for homes would last. There is no denying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is likely some households who planned to move have now decided to wait. This is a…
With stamp duty measures encouraging people to buy property, it is likely a lot of households will consider applying for a mortgage. When you consider the challenges many people, households and businesses have faced in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is positive to see so many people feeling optimistic as to what will…
According to information provided by the BBC, one-sixth of homeowners arranged a mortgage payment holiday. This is the equivalent of two million people, and it is important to note there are now some concerns about the longer-term impact of the mortgage payment holiday. Lisa Orme is the managing director of Keys Mortgages and she has…