24 h. ago Boost to homeowners as four major lenders lower mortgage rates

Barclays and HSBC are among those to lower rates on existing deals

Politics

26 h. ago Boost to homeowners as three major lenders lower mortgage rates

Barclays and HSBC are among those to lower rates on existing deals

Politics

26 h. ago Here’s how much your mortgage repayments could change if you need a new deal this year

It’s estimated more than 400,000 households are looking for new deals before the end of 2025

Economics

5 d. ago Two major banks CUT mortgage rates as lower inflation gives borrowers glimmer of hope

Two major banks have cut their their mortgage rates on news interest rates could now fall faster than expected.

Economics

6 d. ago UK inflation stuck at 3.8%: What it means for interest rates, mortgages and pensions

“In the real world, many families are still struggling to make ends meet after three years of blistering price increases” – Kevin Brown, Scottish Friendly

Economics

2 w. ago Interest rates held: which type of mortgage will suit you now?

Five types of mortgage loan you should know about as the base rate of interest is held at four per cent

Politics

2 w. ago Fresh fears for homeowners and buyers as mortgage rates creep back up

Average two and five-year fixed mortgage rates have risen for the first time in months

Economics

2 w. ago Mortgage rates RISE for first time since February as Budget fears grow

Average mortgage rates are on the rise for the first time in eight months, as lenders exercise caution ahead of possible tax rises in November's Budget.

Economics

2 w. ago Worry for homeowners as average mortgage rates rise for first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 October: Lloyds lifts car finance provision, mortgage rates rise

Lloyds Banking Group today made a big increase to the amount it will need to cover motor finance mis-selling compensation.

Economics

2 w. ago Average mortgage rates rise for the first time since February

Higher than expected inflation has dashed hopes of a series of interest rate cuts from the Bank of England

Politics

3 w. ago House prices: the average UK property price fell by £794 in September

The bank said a relatively lower mortgage rate environment and steady wage growth have helped support buyer confidence.

Economics

3 w. ago Average UK house price fell by £794 in September, says Halifax

The bank said a relatively lower mortgage rate environment and steady wage growth have helped support buyer confidence.

Economics

3 w. ago Boom time for US billionaires: why the system perpetuates wealth inequality

As the super rich grow even richer, inequality expert Chuck Collins says the system is broken – but it can be fixedTo many Americans, the economy of the past five years has been rough. Prices have soared yet pay remains stagnant. High mortgage rates have made buying a home a dismal prospect. The unemployment rate has been creeping up.Most people have indicated they’re delaying major life decisions, including having kids or switching jobs, because of the instability. But for a very small group of people, the last five years couldn’t have been any better. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Global banking climate group to stop operations after member exodus

Several major banks, including British lenders HSBC and Barclays, left the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the last year.

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