The FTSE 100 experienced a decline as investor outlook was negatively influenced by the anticipation of prolonged higher interest rates.
Nationwide Building society launches 8pc regular savings account
The UK’s leading building society, Nationwide, has introduced an 8% regular savings offer – the highest available rate in ten years.
UK mortgage war ‘under way’ as lender offers a fixed-rate mortgage priced at below 5%
For the first time since June, a fixed-rate mortgage priced under 5% has been introduced, following major lenders unveiling a series of home loan rate cuts.
House prices experience the largest decline since 2009, says Nationwide
Last month witnessed a sharper decline in house prices, marking the market’s most sluggish state since 2009 due to a significant drop in mortgage approvals.
HSBC has launched 40-year mortgage options, while Coventry Building Society reduces its rates.
HSBC is set to introduce a 40-year mortgage option for homebuyers, marking its first foray into offering home loans for such an extended duration.
UK House prices suffer steepest decline in 12 years
Residential property values have experienced their most significant yearly drop in 12 years, due to a mortgage crisis that’s deterring potential buyers.
A substantial increase in mortgage expenses is set to cause a notable slowdown in the housing market.
Nationwide has issued a warning that a considerable rise in mortgage costs could cause a “significant slowdown” in the housing market as increasing rates put pressure on borrowers.
Economists warn that Bank of England’s actions may lead to a recession in the UK this year
Economists warn that the Bank of England’s aggressive fight against the highest inflation among G7 economies may plunge the UK into a recession by year-end.
The impending mortgage crisis is poised to eradicate the savings of 1.2 million households
Economists have issued a stark warning that the imminent mortgage crisis is poised to decimate the savings of 1.2 million families this year, pushing numerous households into financial instability.
The Bank of England has delivered a blow to mortgage holders, hikes interest rate to 5%
The Bank of England has dealt a setback to mortgage owners by unexpectedly hiking interest rates to 5pc to combat persistent high inflation.
Traders ramp up bets on 0.5 point interest rate rise by the Bank of England
Anticipation of a spike in the Bank of England’s interest rate has soared in response to undesirable inflation and wage growth data, despite economists’ assertions that such market forecasts are