MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Base rate hike moves closerThe Bank of England edged closer to lifting interest rates earlier this month, it was revealed today.23 February 2011 Deutsche Bank to pay compensation for irresponsible mortgage lendingMortgage borrowers will get redress as a result of irresponsible lending after the City watchdog issued its first ever fine for this offence.22 February 2011 Sale-and-rent-back firms offer 'woeful' advice, says Which?Homeowners considering selling their home and renting it back again are being given "woefully inadequate" advice, a consumer watchdog warns today.22 February 2011 Halifax to repay £500 million to 300,000 mortgage holdersHalifax will repay £500 million to mortgage customers who were given "confusing" information about a cap in interest costs.21 February 2011 House prices predicted to fall this yearThe fragile economic recovery looks set to disrupt the housing market during 2011 leading to property price falls, it was predicted today.14 February 2011 No base rate rise this monthThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 23rd consecutive month.10 February 2011 Mortgage rates at six-month highAverage mortgage rates today stand at their highest level in six months as lenders pass on rising funding costs to borrowers.8 February 2011 Halifax: house prices rose in JanuaryHouse prices rose by 0.8% during January as values bounced back, following the pre-Christmas snow disruption.4 February 2011 More mortgages available but they're harder to getLenders are offering a far greater number of mortgages to those with smaller deposits but they are still not any easier to get.2 February 2011 Nationwide: slight dip in house pricesThe housing market started the year on the back foot with prices edging 0.1% lower during January.1 February 2011 First545556 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us