New Gold MasterCard offer for credit card spenders
Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank have entered the battle for credit card customers with an impressive all-round card.
View ArticleBank of England threatens Help to Buy intervention
The future of the government's Help to Buy scheme has surfaced again, after the Bank of England warned that the housing market is showing signs of overheating.
View ArticleConsumers banking on 0% credit card deals
Consumers are taking advantage of the range of 0% deals by spending more on their credit cards.
View ArticleLloyds caps lending for high value mortgages
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to cap lending for high value mortgages as house prices in London threaten to spiral out of control.
View ArticleBeverley Building Society competes with strong mortgage offers
The Beverley Building Society has slashed rates across a number of variable rate mortgage deals to compete at the top end of the market.
View ArticleSainsbury’s Bank launches new balance transfer cards
Sainsbury’s Bank has muscled its way into the battle for credit card customers with two new balance transfer credit cards.
View ArticleNew two-year Yorkshire BS deal sets the standard for 90% mortgages
The Yorkshire Building Society has reduced one of its first-time buyer mortgages to within touching distance of the market leader in that sector.
View ArticleHelp to Buy stats show underwhelming performance
The Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme has supported just 1% of house purchases in the six months since it launched in October 2013.
View ArticleHouse prices rise by 6.7 per cent in England and Wales
House prices in England and Wales are rising at an annual rate of 6.7%, according to latest Land Registry figures.
View ArticleNew site reveals satisfaction rates for business bank accounts
There are still a number of improvements needed in the SME banking sector, according to a new survey.
View ArticleMortgage approvals fall as housing market dampens
There are increasing signs that the housing market is becoming strangled by rising house prices and the new stricter mortgage regulations.
View ArticleSavers in the country have higher savings levels
Savers in rural areas are putting away more than their urban counterparts as higher living costs make life more difficult for city dwellers.
View ArticleRise in interest rates could send thousands into mortgage arrears
An interest rate rise of 1% could be enough to drive thousands of homeowners into arrears on their mortgage, a banking chief has warned.
View ArticleRBS to introduce stricter controls on mortgage lending
The Royal Bank of Scotland is to impose stricter controls on mortgage lending to prevent customers from borrowing beyond their means.
View ArticleHouse prices remain high as fewer decide to sell
There has been no let-up in the demand for housing, according to the Halifax’s latest Mortgage Index.
View ArticleSantander offers cashback on summer getaways
Santander is offering additional perks to its impressive 123 credit card this summer, with cashback on summer getaways.
View ArticleLeeds Building Society launches new 18-month bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 18-month fixed rate bond offering a market-leading rate of 2% - but it still won’t match inflation.
View ArticleTesco Bank launches new current account
Tesco Bank has launched its long-awaited current account today, adding fierce competition to the market.
View ArticleTSB reveals high-risk mortgage burden ahead of launch
TSB has revealed that it is holding a high-risk mortgage book, as parent bank Lloyds prepares to float the standalone bank at up to 30% below its book value.
View ArticleFirst-time buyers continue to benefit from Government schemes
The value of mortgage loans advanced to first-time buyers has shot up by more than 50% over the past year, according to new statistics.
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