IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO REMORTGAGE? - TIMES MONEY MENTOR With mortgage rates rising quickly, should you secure a fix now? If you’re thinking about remortgaging and are worried about rising interest rates, now might be a good time to secure a deal. Mortgages surged in the wake [...]
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO HOUSE PRICES? - WHICH? Experts predict price drops as mortgage rates rise. The Land Registry reports that house prices rose by 14% year-on-year in August, but these figures aren't quite what they seem. This huge jump reflects a distorted property market last summer after the end [...]
THINGS TO CONSIDER WITH MORTGAGE OVERPAYMENTS - PROPERTY REPORTER Nobody likes to pay more than they have to. Yet with rising interest rates and a currently unpredictable economic outlook for the UK, it may be worth considering overpaying on your mortgage, in an attempt to save money by paying [...]
HOW TO PAY LESS ON YOUR MORTGAGE AND ENERGY BILLS AS WINTER APPROACHES AND COST OF LIVING SOARS - INEWS From extending your mortgage term to getting a smart meter, here are our top tips. Rising mortgage and energy costs may add hundreds of pounds to your monthly household [...]
STRUGGLING WITH MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS? HERE'S WHAT TO DO - YOUR MORTGAGE Nearly a third of people are worried about meeting their housing costs, but you can take action now. Nearly a third of people are struggling with mortgage and rent payments, according to ONS data. It found that the [...]
SHOULD I USE A MORTGAGE ADVISER? - TIMES MONEY MENTOR Getting a mortgage is a huge financial decision, which is why many people decide to seek advice from a professional. An adviser, sometimes known as a mortgage broker, will search the mortgage market on your behalf, compare deals, and [...]
4 SIGNS THE UK HOUSING MARKET WILL HOLD UP DESPITE HIGH MORTGAGE RATES - ZOOPLA New sales activity in the housing market is holding up in the last week. High mortgage rates do not hit all buyers equally and I remain hopeful that borrowing costs will be lower as [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED TO REMORTGAGE - WHICH? Homeowners face higher mortgage costs as rates move above 5%. Rising mortgage rates and disappearing deals could provide a shock to homeowners who come to remortgage in the remainder of 2022. Mortgage rates are significantly higher than they were [...]
HOMEOWNERS URGED 'TO TAKE MORTGAGE ADVICE' NOW AS RATE RISES AND PRODUCTS FALL - YOUR MONEY Uncertainty and concern surrounding mortgages means now is the time for people to seek advice before making any “rash decisions”, a financial services platform suggests. Interest rates have been steadily climbing since the [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN'T PAY YOUR MORTGAGE - EXPERT ADVICE ON THE BEST STEPS TO TAKE - IDEAL HOME Mortgage rates have risen rapidly in a matter of weeks – here’s what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage. Mortgage rate increases along with rising energy [...]
