News Archive : 17th March, 2008
- 'Act fast' on home loans say brokers
Homeowners thinking of applying for new home loans are advised to act fast as lenders begin to tighten their criteria and become more selective about who they lend to. (17 03 2008 04:30) - Community spirit high on housebuyers must have list
A strong sense of community is high on the priority list of more than half of potential homebuyers when looking for a place to live, new research shows. (17 03 2008 04:30) - Islamic finance products proliferating
Islamic finance products are becoming more widely available as demand for sharia-compliant loans and bank accounts continues to grow, according to Lloyds TSB. (17 03 2008 04:30) - Home loan increases threaten thousands
Thousands of people are facing increases in their mortgage repayments of up to £200 per month this year, as their home loan deals reach an end. (17 03 2008 03:15) - House price insurance could protect home loans
New proposals unveiled as part of his 2008 Budget by the chancellor should help homeowners protect themselves better against falling property prices. (17 03 2008 03:15) - BoE pumps in extra £5bn to keep loans flowing
The Bank of England has announced that it is pushing a further £5 billion into Britain's money markets in a bid to stave off economic problems. (17 03 2008 03:15) - More turning to loan consolidation
A growing number of Brits are turning to consolidation loans in order to handle their finances better, a new study reveals. (17 03 2008 03:15) - Insurance customers admit giving false information
Insurance customers knowingly give false information or take a guess instead of checking properly, research has found. (17 03 2008 02:45) - Business confidence falls
Business confidence fell for the sixth consecutive month in February, according to Lloyds TSB. (17 03 2008 02:45) - Energy customers face regional pricing
Gas and electricity customers look set to face different charges based on where they live. (17 03 2008 02:45) - Student debt to hit credit records
Students who fail to meet debt repayments could find their credit records affected, according to a report. (17 03 2008 02:30)
