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The best new mortgages
Features HSBC has launched Britain's lowest fixed-rate mortgage. But don't get too excited.
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Looking for a great investment? Overpay your mortgage
Tips Overpaying your mortgage is one of the best investment decisions you can make, says Phil Oakley. Here, he explains why.
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Beware: mortgage rates are on the rise
Features Britain's high street banks are increasing their mortgage rates. Merryn Somerset Webb explains what this means for house prices.
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The interest-only mortgage squeeze
Features James McKeigue reports on how borrowers on interest-only mortgages are facing a tough time, plus a round-up of the rest of the week's personal finance news
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A promising new mortgage product
Features A new mortgage product aims to help buyers boost their deposit in return for a share in any profts from the eventual sale of the home. So what exactly is the deal and is it any good? Ruth Jackson investigates.
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Beware mortgages with a catch
Features Homeowners need to watch out, warns Ruth Jackson. Some seemingly attractive mortgage discount rates come with a sting in their tail. Once the base rate starts to rise, lenders are likely to hike their standard variable rates (SVR) and borrowers will be in for an unwelcome surprise.
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Banks hike mortgage interest rates
Features Banks have been hitting mortgage borrowers with interest-rate rises recently, even though the Bank of England base rate has remained at 0.5% since March 2009. Ruth Jackson finds the best deal on offer, and rounds up the rest of the week's personal finance news.
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Is it time to fix your mortgage?
Features The average rate for a two-year fixed-rate 75% mortgage is now 3.72%. Tracker rates are at 3.5%. So is it time to fix? Ruth Jackson investigates, and explains how to turn yourself into the ideal mortgage candidate.
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The age of interest-only mortgages is over
Features Interest-only mortages were enormously popular in the dizzying heights of the property boom. Now they are all but extinct. Ruth Jackson explains why.
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