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UK sees jump in mortgage applications post-Brexit
Despite the post Brexit vote jitters which saw a slump in mortgage applications, record low interest rates drew in buyers of all varieties from August onwards. After the historic vote for Britain to leave the European Union, the nation was holding its breath for the housing price collapse as warned by Remain campaigners. However, this […]
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Thinking of remortgaging? Don’t make this mistake
Homeowners remortgage for all sorts of reasons. It could be you’re coming up to the end of your current deal and want to see if you can get a better rate or reduce your term, or maybe you want to borrow extra cash for home improvements or to consolidate other debts. Whatever the reason, remortgaging is […]
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How to buy your first home – the new interactive tool from First Mortgage
Buying a home for the first time can be a daunting and complicated process. With so much information to take in and so many details to be aware of, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. With that in mind, we have come up with a simple and interactive new tool which ‘walks’ you […]
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Four surprising factors that could be ruining your credit score
If you’re planning on applying for a mortgage, your broker or lender will use your credit score (among other things) to determine whether or not to give you that all-important, life-changing loan. Generally speaking, a good credit score increases your chances of being accepted for a mortgage. It can also give you access to better deals at […]
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New ‘Divorce Mortgage’ could keep families from losing their homes
Divorce can be heartbreaking enough for a couple, let alone for a family. With couples often having to sell their family home, the market is evolving to try and meet the needs of families forced to leave their homes after a divorce. Lenders are said to be devising a new ‘divorce’ mortgage product, which could […]
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Stamp Duty imposition causes surge in UK housing prices
The imposition of the new Buy to Let tax earlier this month triggered a wave of last minute buyers, keen to avoid the stamp duty deadline of April 1st. This three percent increase in tax has been a bone of contention for many landlords since its announcement last year. This surge of activity has brought […]
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