Mortgage growth set to reach decade low as high rates drive down demand November 6, 2023 The EY Item Club predicted that net mortgage loans would grow 1.5 per cent in 2023 and two per cent in 2024, representing the lowest two-year growth in a decade.
Fall in bank lending adds to fears that UK recession already underway October 30, 2023 The higher cost of borrowing is weighing heavily on consumer demand for new loans in a sign that the Bank of England's interest rate hikes are slowing economic activity.
Fierce mortgage competition to weigh on banks’ margins, warn brokers October 25, 2023 Mortgage profitability is a key focus for investors as lenders have significantly reduced rates in recent months.
Brits hurt by most ‘unfriendly’ mortgage market in the world: lending boss October 22, 2023 The UK's mortgage market is one of the most "consumer unfriendly" markets in the world due to the prevalence of short term deals, boss of new mortgage lender Perenna told Morning Wire.
Interest rates: Higher borrowing costs to dent mortgage lending further, banks report October 12, 2023 The rate of defaults is expected to increase as customers struggle under the weight of higher borrowing costs.
Why mortgage rates are still heading down despite rising bond yields October 11, 2023 Mortgage rates have continued falling in the UK even as yields on government bonds have increased.
Dorries by-election: Can Labour or Lib Dem flip Mid Bedfordshire? October 2, 2023 Ahead of a by-election to replace Nadine Dorries as MP, Labour and the Lib Dems have fought a fierce battle for the soul of Mid Bedfordshire.
Mortgage and remortgage approvals fall as higher interest rates hits property market September 29, 2023 New mortgage approvals fell to the lowest level in six months while approvals for remortgaging plummeted as rising interest rates dented the mortgage market.
Lettuce remember: One year on from Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-budget September 22, 2023 One year on from the mini-budget, Morning Wire takes a look at the fallout and asks whether Truss still has the ability to influence the Conservative Party going forward.
Brits face mortgage crisis as number in arrears climbs to highest this decade September 12, 2023 New arrears cases accounted for 16 per cent of total outstanding balances, which was roughly constant to the previous quarter.