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Mortgage News From Mortgage Strategy

Over half of future FTBs already have dependents: HSBC

More than half of individuals looking to purchase their first property already have a family to support, according to a survey conducted by HSBC. HSBC’s annual ‘beyond the bricks’ survey outlines the challenges first-time buyers face and anticipate, says the firm. Data in the survey reveals that since January 2018, the average mortgage term for […]

Weekly rate watch: Two-year fix rises one basis point

The average two-year fixed rate has increased from 2.48 per cent to 2.49 per cent week-on-week, according to Moneyfacts. However, this figure is down on the average two-year fixed rate recorded a year ago – 2.53 per cent. Average rates within the 60 per cent LTV category fell from 1.89 per cent to 1.87 per […]

Mortgage Guides From Lending Expert

Help to Buy ISAs Explained

Taking those first steps onto the property ladder is no easy task; it takes a lot of saving and can take years to have enough to be able to buy your first home. With houses getting increasingly expensive, it is becoming more and more challenging […] The post Help to Buy ISAs Explained appeared first […]

What Is An Early Redemption Penalty or Charge?

Early Repayment Penalty also refers to Early Repayment Charge (ERC) and indicates a fee you might be required by a lender in case you paid off your mortgage or loan prior to the credit facility’s scheduled term. A redemption penalty is usually equal to one […] The post What Is An Early Redemption Penalty or […]

A Guide To Tracker Mortgages

For home buyers who want their mortgages to reflect the base rate changes, perhaps tracker mortgages can really help. Tracker mortgage refers to variable rate types of mortgages where interest rate payments are controlled by the base rate changes of the Bank of England. Base […] The post A Guide To Tracker Mortgages appeared first […]

What Is A Standard Variable Rate Mortgage?

Once a tracker, discount or fixed rate mortgage has come to an end the lender usually quotes another interest rate mostly known as the Standard Variable Rate (SVR). Lenders have the freedom to set their own SVR, which becomes the interest rate by default to […] The post What Is A Standard Variable Rate Mortgage? […]

What Are Fixed Rate Mortgages?

One thing a mortgage shopper wants is the security that they won’t be under pressure to pay back more than they can afford. Fixed rate mortgages are considered the best in this regard considering they allow takers to enjoyed fixed interest amounts to be paid […] The post What Are Fixed Rate Mortgages? appeared first […]

What Is A Decision in Principle (DIP)?

Once you’ve made up your mind that you need a mortgage and have set eyes on your perfect home or investment opportunity, then the DIP (Decision In Principle) comes into play. DIP is also referred to as lending certificate or AIP (Agreement In Principle) or […] The post What Is A Decision in Principle (DIP)? […]