UK mortgage approvals rose to more than two-year high before Budget Economics UK lenders approved the most mortgages in more than two years last month as Britain’s housing market proved resilient ahead of the new government’s first Budget. Banks and building societies gave the green light to 68,300 loans for house purchase in October, according to data from the Bank of England. That figure is the highest [...]
Millions set for mortgage payment shock this year Personal Finance Mortgagors refinancing over the next year will continue to see a big jump in their monthly repayments.
Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years as housing market recovers Economics According to figures from the Bank of England, 64,900 mortgages were approved last month, up from 62,500 in July.
Nationwide offers boost to first-time buyers as mortgage rates cut September 24, 2024 Nationwide announced that it will allow first-time buyers to borrow up to six times their income for a mortgage, becoming the first major lender to offer this significant boost.
Mortgage borrowing hits highest level in nearly two years August 30, 2024 The amount of mortgage debt Brits took on in July reached its highest level since November 2022 in another sign that consumer confidence is returning. Brits borrowed £2.8bn of mortgage debt in July, the highest since £.2bn in November 2022 and up from £2.6bn in June, according to the latest Money and Credit data from [...]