MoneySavingExpert.com homepage
Cutting your costs, fighting your corner
Founder, Martin Lewis · Editor-in-Chief, Marcus Herbert
Search bar closed.
MoneySavingExpert News

Mortgages

houses_row
Mortgage lenders are hitting struggling borrowers with thousands of pounds of additional fees. Many are thought to be disguised, excessive and can be reclaimed.
7 July 2009
debtsign
Thousands of struggling homeowners are failing to seek help when they get into difficulties paying their mortgage. Experts say getting assistance can prevent repossession.
6 July 2009
monopolyhouses
Homeowners and first-time buyers looking for a mortgage have seen a sharp rise in the cost of fixed-rate mortgage deals over recent weeks.
4 July 2009
houses
House prices rose slightly in June due to a lack of supply, according to the Nationwide house price index.
30 June 2009
stock_market_rise
The typical cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage has ballooned to 6%.
29 June 2009
houses_row
Property prices fell in England and Wales in May, but the rate of decline is easing, according to the Land Registry index.
26 June 2009
10pound_notes
Major mortgage lenders are offering to knock thousands of pounds off borrowers’ homeloans if they move their debt elsewhere.
9 June 2009
bank_of_england
The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the third consecutive month.
4 June 2009
houses_row
House prices rose by 2.6% last month, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
4 June 2009
hsbcbranch_use-this
HSBC is offering to beat any standard fixed mortgage rate or standard variable rate (SVR) if you switch to it from Monday.
3 June 2009

Suggest a story

Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us

Tools and calculators

Clever ways to calculate your finances

Find your odds of getting top cards
Find your odds for getting a cheap loan
Compare broadband, phone & TV deals
Compares thousands of mortgages
Eight calcs to help you work out the cost
We ensure you’re on the cheapest tariff