MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Home repossessions at 14-year highThe number of people who lost their homes soared to a 14-year high during 2009, figures showed today.11 February 2010 Base Rate 'to stay frozen until 2011'Interest rates could stay on hold at their 0.5% record low throughout this year and well into 2011, it is claimed.10 February 2010 Repossession protection plan announced by GovernmentThe Ministry of Justice has announced plans that could prevent you losing your home if you fall behind on credit card or loan payments.5 February 2010 Halifax: house price growth deceleratesHouse prices rose for the seventh month in a row during January but the rate at which they are increasing slowed, figures show today.4 February 2010 Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at 0.5% for the 12th consecutive month.4 February 2010 New mortgage rates down as SVRs keep rising"Brand new customers only" was once the comical slogan used to mock banks and building societies that hiked existing customer charges while lowering those for newbies. 3 February 2010 Nationwide: strong house price growth in JanuaryHouse prices started the year on a strong footing, rising by 1.2% during January, figures show today.29 January 2010 House price rises greatest in the NorthNorthern regions of the UK saw the strongest house price growth during the past decade, research shows today.27 January 2010 Massive mortgage rate hikes: what should borrowers do?For the last year, we've got used to super-low, flat 0.5% UK interest rates, yet in the last week we've seen the first signs of cracks.27 January 2010 MoneySavingExpert.com launches Consumer ManifestoMoneySavingExpert.com today launches its 50 word manifesto, letting consumers tell politicians their agenda for the upcoming general election.27 January 2010 First686970 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us