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House prices dipped in June
Prices have gone down slightly in the past month, but Halifax says that it is still receiving a consistent volume of mortgage applications House prices dropped by 0.1% in June, according to Halifax. The lender has just published its monthly House Price Index and has...
New Mortgage Charter Scheme Introduced
A new scheme for those worried about rising mortgage payments has been introduced by the government. We look at what it covers – and explain why our message to borrowers is always to seek advice. The government has launched a new Mortgage Charter scheme with lenders...
MB Associates opens new mortgage shop
MB Associates is proud to announce the opening of its new mortgage shop on Monday 19 June. Located at 27 Stonecot Hill, Sutton, SM3 9HB, the MB Associates Mortgage Shop is the perfect place for anyone who would like to speak to an experienced adviser in person about...
Base rate goes up to 5%
In an ongoing bid to combat inflation, the Bank of England has just announced another base rate increase The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4.5% to 5%.This latest increase is due to inflation remaining higher than predicted. Inflation remained at...
House prices flat in May
House prices stayed mostly flat in the month of May, with annual house price growth falling by 1%, according to Halifax. We’ve seen phenomenal house price growth in the last few years, but now the situation is changing. House prices remained mostly static in May. The...
Rising interest rates mean expert advice is key
Inflation remaining higher than anticipated means more interest rate rises are likely. There’s never been a more crucial time to seek advice on your mortgage. Mortgage interest rates look set to rise again in anticipation of a further Bank of England base rate...
MB Associates wins two prestigious awards
MB Associates has won two awards in two days – the first relating to its services in the financial protection sector and the second for the company’s proven track record as a mortgage broker. Legal & General Award On 17 May, MB Associates won the Legal...
The base rate goes up again
The latest base rate increase is the twelfth consecutive rate rise since December 2021 as the Bank of England tries to curb inflation The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the twelfth consecutive increase since December 2021....
100% mortgages are back
Skipton Building Society has launched a new 100% mortgage product for renters who can prove they’ve covered their rent and bills for at least a year. Good news for renters who want to buy their first home. Skipton Building Society has just announced a new 100%...
Slight dip in house prices in April
Prices have dipped, but the housing market remains stable, according to Halifax. Halifax published its House Price Index for April on 9 May, revealing that the average house price decreased by 0.3% in April, following a 0.8% rise in March. Annual house price growth...