Finance News

Mortgage Market May Be Stronger Than Expected

There are less mortgages available on the market today but industry economists warn people to remain calm. On the other hand, the buy-to-let market remains strong and is still borrowing.... Read More

Identity Theft Warnings Are Not Unfounded

In today's uncertain financial market protecting your credit from identity theft is more important than ever as Barclays boss himself was impersonated by a fraudster who walked away with £10,000... Read More

Affordable Loans Still Available

Despite most banks not lowering their personal loan rates after the Bank lowered the base rate, there are still affordable personal and secured loans available... Read More

Debt Industry Preparing To Profit From Recession

Many UK consumers are faced with the inability to repay their debts. Debt companies are marketing to this demographic to offer their services and are profiting as a result... Read More

2008 Recession May Already Have Arrived

2008 recession? Many feel it has already begun to take its grip. Common sense advice says to budget your money and lower your debts to reduce effects on your budget... Read More

BoE Resisting Pressure To Cut Rates In Jan 2008

The Bank of England holds rates at 5.5% in January. The mood is remains calm depsite pressure from economists to lower rates to increase consumer and retails spending... Read More

Housing Market Looks Strong

Experts warn that too much negative press about the housing and mortgage markets could unnecessarily crush consumer confidence. The average consumer still wants to borrow with a longer term view in mind... Read More

Buy to Let Market Remains Strong

Despite pessimistic views of the housing market in the last few months, the majority of buy-to-let investors are happy with revenues and view their investments as long term... Read More

Market Looking Up For The Buy To Let Market

Despite property values decreasing in some parts of the UK, overall tenant demand has risen offering professional property developers an optimistic view of 2008... Read More

Money Borrowing Will Become More Difficult In 2008

As the credit crisis continues its grip in the UK, lenders continue to tighten their lending criteria making it more difficult for problem credit people to borrow in 2008... Read More