Mortgages & me
Bringing both explanation and humour (yes, it is possible) to an often perceived realm of boredom
Mortgages. Let’s not kid ourselves here. If you had the choice of having one or not then there would be no choice. However, the vast majority of us, Russian billionaires excluded, need them to fuel that much loved British tradition – homeownership. So, if we all accept that we need them, you may as well do something positive and get the best one for you. It is staggering how many people make sure they get value for money from every day items but do not manage their home loan properly - the savings far outweigh the difference between the best baked beans and the value ones.
So, this blog will attempt to look at the world of mortgages and the housing market and try to bring both explanation and humour (yes, it is possible), and spark some comment, to an oft perceived realm of boredom. Here goes…
21/06/2012 by
Good lord. The mortgage market really is the proverbial fiddler's elbow. The days when one rate broadly governed the whole of the market seem as distant as last week's holiday. These days you need to be aware of a great number...
Categories: Buy to let, Variable mortgages, Fixed rate mortgages, First time buyers, Remortgaging
09/11/2010 by
Enquiries for remortgaging spiked in October as many mortgage borrowers looked to see if they are currently in the best place. With constant stories of doom and gloom and the impact of the Consumer Spending Review starting to...
Categories: Remortgaging, Variable mortgages, Fixed rate mortgages, Mortgages
07/12/2007 by
Good news yesterday. The Bank of England finally lowered interest rates much to the pleasure of many mortgage...
Categories: Mortgages, Interest rates, Mortgage Lenders, Tracker mortgages, Variable mortgages
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