Mortgages
The latest news, updates and opinions on Mortgages from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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House prices suffer unexpected August ‘hiccup’, Nationwide HPI finds
News There was a minor reversal in house prices in August, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Half a million pensioners still lumbered with a mortgage in retirement
Half a million pensioners are still paying off their mortgage in retirement, while more older borrowers are taking out home loans. Will your pension cover the costs?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Mortgage rates are dropping but you need to act fast to get the best deals
News Mortgage shelf-life has almost halved as borrowers take advantage of cheaper home loans. We explain how to be mortgage-ready
By Marc Shoffman Published
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House prices jump 0.8% in July and could soar higher due to rate cut
Average UK house prices rose 0.8% last month, and 2.3% over the past year, according to Halifax. Could falling mortgage rates fuel a rise this year?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February
The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months
By Ruth Emery Published
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Homeowners launch mortgage prisoner legal claim against TSB
News Law firm Harcus Parker is battling a number of banks including TSB, which it claims have caused borrowers from collapsed lenders to become mortgage prisoners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Buy-to-let mortgage market shrinks for first time ever
The volume of buy-to-let mortgage lending more than halved last year, as higher interest rates, a stamp duty surcharge and reduced tax relief put many landlords off
By Ruth Emery Published
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Virgin Money offers mortgage borrowers up to £15,000 to go green – is the deal worth it?
News Homeowners and landlords are being offered cash to fund energy improvements on their property. We explain how the latest green mortgage works
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Number of low-deposit mortgages hits two-year high - what are your options?
The availability of mortgage deals for those with a 5% deposit has risen in recent years. We look at the options for first-time buyers.
By Ruth Emery Published