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Number of available mortgages rises above 10,000
The mortgage market continues to regain strength, with the number of available products climbing above 10,000 for the first time in five years. The number of mortgage products rose to 10,262 last...
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Poorer regions abandoned as banks close branches
Banks have been shutting branches in less affluent areas, a new report claims, leaving communities without easy access to their funds. The University of Nottingham study found that banks and building...
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Damage limitation for savers as old bonus accounts fade
Savers who tucked their money away in a bonus-laden account before the consequences of the Funding for Lending Scheme struck now need to prepare their next move or see their nest eggs flounder. The...
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Fixed-rate bonds: is it worth locking your money away?
Banks are hoping to tempt savers to commit to longer-term investments through improvements to their fixed-rate bonds. But is it enough? Tesco Bank is one institution that has recently refreshed its...
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Millions to be compensated for mis-sold credit card protection
Seven million credit card customers could receive compensation worth a total of £1.3 billion over mis-sold protection policies, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced. CPP sold millions of...
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Is inheritance a thing of the past?
The younger generation will have to fend for themselves in the future, a new report suggests, as the elder generation becomes less concerned about passing on an inheritance to their offspring. Over...
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Many rejected for credit remain unaware of alternatives
People rejected for products by their banks could be paying over the odds for alternative sources of credit as many remain unaware of the options beyond payday loans. Almost a quarter of Brits who...
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Halifax to launch current account cashback deal
Halifax customers will soon be able to earn cashback through their current accounts, ahead of a new fast-track switching system due to launch in September. Halifax's new Cashback Extras scheme will...
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Barclays helping millions of pensioners to save money online
Barclays has pledged to help five million pensioners become internet savvy and save money on their household bills. While over a third of over-65s now access the internet on a daily basis, an...
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First-Time Buyers: Where To Begin?
The market for mortgages can seem daunting to the first-time buyer. Improvements in the availability and affordability of mortgages over the past year have added far more choice to the table. So, what...
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Building society mortgage lending reaches four-year high
Mortgage lending by mutuals has reached its highest level in nearly four years, according to new data from the Building Societies' Association (BSA). Building societies approved over £4 billion in...
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Average savings account returns have halved in 12 months
Savers looking for better rates on their deposits face a stiff challenge to achieve anywhere close to the rates they would have received a year ago. Many who placed their cash into a bonus-laden...
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Offset Mortgages Explained
Offset mortgages are a useful option for people with savings or healthy current account balances. These mortgages allow you to 'offset' your balances against the value of your mortgage to reduce the...
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New 3% ISA from Leeds offers a glimmer of hope for savers
The Leeds Building Society has offered savers a beacon of hope by launching a new inflation-busting cash ISA. The society’s new five year fixed-rate bond and five year cash ISA products both offer...
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Cheap mortgages drive huge rise in first-time buyer activity
The number of first-time buyers making their first step onto the housing ladder has soared to a six-year high, according to a recent report. The First-Time Buyer Monitor from LSL Property Services...
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Remortgages Explained
As the last decade has shown, the market for mortgages can change quite radically. So, the ability to arrange a new deal on your existing property has become increasingly important for current...
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TSB returns to the high street after 18 years
TSB bank has reappeared on the high street today, after a third of Lloyds branches were rebranded over the weekend. The bank, which merged with Lloyds in the 1990s, has been relaunched as a...
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The New TSB Bank: What Changes for Customers?
Around a third of Lloyds' branches were rebranded to TSB over the weekend, with 4.5 million customers transferred to the new bank. Why did the change occur, and what can customers expect? Why has...
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Regulator to investigate bonus rates on savings accounts
The City regulator is to investigate the culture of 'bonus rates' on savings accounts as it continues its review into consumer finance products. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was...
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Landlords reaping rewards from buy-to-let property
Landlords are taking advantage of low mortgage rates to expand their portfolios and are reaping the rewards, according to new figures. Lending to landlords has surged again, according to the Bank of...
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