Finance News

Virgin to Take Majority Stake in Northern Rock

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group seeking a majority stake in Northern Rock and rebranding the bank as Virgin Money. Will this possible take-over save the bank?... Read More

Are House Prices Continuing To Fall?

RICS shows house prices still on the decline according to September survey. Rate increases over past year, tigher lending criteria and HIPs to blame... Read More

Pensioner Remortgaging Warning

Warning goes out to pensioners who seek Equity Release as a way to remortgage for cash. For some, this scheme could force pensioners into bankruptcy... Read More

Lowest Income Households In Need Of Insurance

Low income households are most vulnerable to fire, flood, and crime with less than 50% covered with contents insurance... Read More

Warning For Low Rate Chasers

Mortgage borrowers seeking to find the lowest rate may are warned to consider all money factors such as fees, any costs, and what rate is available after the fixed period... Read More

National Identity Fraud Protection Week

It is estimated that one quarter of the UK's population has been affected by identity fruad. National Indentity Fraud Protection Week highlights the severity of this crime in the UK... Read More

Good News for Mortgage Borrowers

Despite many lenders pulling adverse credit loan products off the shelf, there are still many options for borrowers with good credit... Read More

Housing Market Preparing to Correct Itself

Advisor to Gordon Brown, Mr. Alan Greenspan, warns of tough times ahead for UK homeowners. ... Read More

Credit Crisis Pressuring For Interest Rate Drop

With gloomy economic predictions, will arguments hold for a reduction in interest rates? Pressure holds on the Monetary Policy Committee despite maintaining the current Bank Rate... Read More

Crisis Warning Hit the UK Hard

Credit rating experts warned of a weakening in the UK economy in April this year. Less than 6 months later higher borrowing costs and weak house sales are upon us... Read More