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High street mortgage lender recognises contractors beyond IT sector

, 17 May 2013

It's a bold move by the Halifax to welcome contractors from all sectors into the mortgage fold. But with a minimum £300/day rate, not all will make the grade.

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Interest only mortgages for contractors not the pipe dream they were

, 10 May 2013

CML & FCA join forces to ensure that interest only mortgages are shown equal fairness through forbearance and that solutions are made available where possible.

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The Great Divide – when contracting fails, it fails hard

, 03 May 2013

StepChange, the debt charity, has uncovered a huge gap between the amount contractors and full-time workers rack up in debt, the self employed owing 70% more.

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Chancellor’s new scheme strongly criticised by MPs

, 22 April 2013

One of Chancellor Osborne's newest schemes announced in the Budget specifically designed to support the mortgage lending market ha been criticised by MPs.

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Major banks throw first time buyers a bone

, 15 April 2013

There may be some good news for those first time buyers that have grown weary of being tossed table scraps by major home lending providers.

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Low cost lending may contain hidden dangers, experts say

, 08 April 2013

That attractive fixed rate mortgage loan might look like a fantastic deal, especially in the wake of ultra-low interest rates, but beware the bait and switch.

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Help to Buy scheme likely to aid foreign nationals

, 01 April 2013

Due to EU human rights rules, it's likely that the Help to Buy scheme unveiled in the Chancellor's Budget will be an aid to foreign EU and non-EU residents.

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Brits say mortgages easier to come by nowadays

, 25 March 2013

Even though it can still be a pain to do so, it's easier to get a mortgage today than it has been in years - at least, according to a recent UK survey.

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First time buyers still being left stranded by banks

, 18 March 2013

Just when you think things might be starting to get better, it turns out that banks and building societies are still leaving first time home buyers stranded.

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Professional landlords see no relief from mortgage lenders

, 11 March 2013

If you thought it was hard securing a home loan for a residential property, have I got news for you: professional landlords are up the creek as well!

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Bank of Ireland screws over some 13,500 mortgage customers

, 04 March 2013

Well, it was nice while it lasted: Bank of Ireland's recent announcement that it was hiking the rates on its tracker mortgages has been met with abject horror.

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Lenders begin offering cheaper high LTV mortgages

, 25 February 2013

I know it's been rough out there for those of you with only a modest nest egg to devote to a mortgage loan, but the tide is turning in your favour finally.

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