Woolwich competes with rivals by cutting mortgage rates
Woolwich has joined the battle for mortgage customers, slashing home loan rates by up to 0.80%.
View ArticleWest Brom issues market-leading 10 year mortgage
The West Bromwich Building Society is to run toe-to-toe with Barclays in the market for long-term mortgages.
View ArticleMortgage rules have added 'weeks' to the application process
New mortgage rules introduced earlier this year to cut out irresponsible lending have added weeks to the application process, firms have said.
View ArticleTSB attracts one in 10 new customers
TSB's market-leading current account is attracting thousands of customers from high street rivals.
View ArticleCredit cards to be authorised by fingerprint
The problem of forgetting your PIN number could soon be consigned to the past, as new credit card technology is set to authorise transactions via fingerprint.
View ArticleInterest and rewards landing banks new customers
High interest and rewards are still tempting customers towards switching their bank account, according to statistics released this week.
View ArticleNationwide launches FlexOne current account for teenagers
Nationwide has launched a new bank account for 11 to 17-year-olds that offers an enticing combination of interest and discount on cinema tickets.
View ArticleMortgage war intensifies as housing market cools
The war for mortgage customers continues in earnest amid fears that the property market is beginning to slow down.
View ArticleCompetition authorities announce current account inquiry
The UK's competition regulator has announced a full inquiry into the market for current accounts and small business banking.
View ArticleMortgage lenders pressing home low-rate advantage
Mortgage lenders are continuing to wage war for new custom, as the housing market shows further signs of slowing down.
View ArticleLloyds Bank offers market-leading low rate credit card
Lloyds Bank and its subsidiary brand, the Bank of Scotland, have launched a new low-rate credit card that will keep the costs of servicing debt much lower for customers.
View ArticleFirstSave launches new bond as savings rates plummet
FirstSave has launched a new 18 month bond paying 1.90%, which enters just below the market leading product in its sector.
View ArticlePayday lending industry in jeopardy after new price caps announced
The future of the payday lending industry is under threat after the City watchdog announced a series of price caps on loans and charges.
View ArticleMortgage rates spiral to record lows
Lenders have responded to low inflation by slashing mortgage rates to rock-bottom, according to new Bank of England data.
View ArticleChallenger banks turn the tide on free banking
The banking industry could be set for major changes after two of the newest current account providers suggested that 'free banking' is a complete misnomer.
View ArticleMortgage hunters using brokers to combat unpredictable lenders
Increasing numbers of homeowners are turning towards brokers to secure a mortgage as conditions become more difficult for lenders.
View ArticleFurther Pain: RBS faces further fine for major IT glitch
The Royal Bank of Scotland is to face further punishment for a major system crash in the summer of 2012 that left customers high and dry.
View ArticleBrits spend less, but use cards more
Brits are using their credit cards more for retail purchases, despite a fall in the level of spending.
View ArticlePeer-to-peer ISAs face postponement until after 2015 election
The introduction of peer-to-peer funds within tax-free ISA accounts may be delayed until beyond the next election, according to the sector.
View ArticleNew mortgage rules stifling middle-age borrowers
Mortgage lenders are complaining they are powerless to help older buyers because of the new rules introduced earlier this year.
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