Why mortgage rates just hit a one-year high

The latest news on mortgage rates — crucial to the housing market, to would-be buyers and sellers — is not great. According to Freddie Mac, the average interest on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up again last week, to 6.66%. That puts the cost of borrowing to buy a home at the highest level we’ve seen in a year. One…

Mortgage warning as broker says client ‘turned down’ because of deposit type

An expert has explained a situation where the source of the deposit was the problemThe customer was turned down, the broker said(Image: Dominic Lipinski/ PA)More first-time buyers than ever are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad or grandparents to help with their deposit in a bid to finally get out of the rental market and onto the property…

Make a smart property investment with these 5 tips

Making a great property investment requires a blend of strategic planning, market research, and financial prudence. Unlike other asset classes, you generally cannot easily dispose of it if you make a mistake. To maximise returns, investors should focus on areas with high demand, low vacancy rates, and potential for development. Samuel Seeff, chairperson of the Seeff Property group gives five…

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Lawfront appoints new chief finance officer

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Bill placed to define movable assets as collateral for loan

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Some mortgage lenders ‘pause rate cut plans’ amid economic uncertainty

Some lenders have pushed pause on planned mortgage rate cuts, according to…

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Students are more interested in sustainability than ever before. Times Higher Education Consultancy finds…

Rep. Eric Swalwell Referred To DOJ Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud

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