Mortgages
The latest news, updates and opinions on Mortgages from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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High street price war slashes mortgage rates
Features We’re in the middle of a high-street mortgage war, with banks and building societies racing to cut rates. Tim Bennett explains why, and picks some of the best deals on offer now.
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Britain’s big house-price dip
Tips Tim Bennett on September's house price fall, plus a roundup this week’s personal finance news.
By Tim Bennett Published
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Beware the hidden costs of new mortgage deals
Features A price war has broken out amongst mortgage providers. But don't get too excited - lenders are aiming the deals at a carefully-selected group of borrowers.
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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.
By Phil Oakley Published
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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.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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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
By James McKeigue Published
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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.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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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.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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