Browsing Archive: November, 2011

People choosing family over brokers for financial advice

Posted by david rose on Saturday, November 26, 2011,




Just 8% of people who responded to the survey from Friends Life said they would seek an IFA to guide them on financial matters.

This compared with a third (31%) trusting parents for financial advice, with a similar number (27%) choosing their partner's assistance.

However, the research indicated that it may not be the cost of advice that is shying people away from contacting an IFA.

The insurer said there was "an encouragingly strong showing in favour of paying for financial advice", with 31% sa...
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More 95% Mortgages Welcomed!

Posted by david rose on Saturday, November 26, 2011,

First-time buyers trying to raise a deposit to get a foot on the housing ladder are to receive a helping hand from taxpayers.

First-time buyers biggest barrier to entry to the property market is the current high deposit demands needed for a good mortgage rate. The benchmark sum needed to be raised is 20 per cent of a home's value, according to industry figures, which means potential homeowners need to save £26,000.

 The Coalition is today expected to start a scheme to underwrite mortgages wort...
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90% LTV Deals

Posted by david rose on Saturday, November 26, 2011,
Nationwide recently returned its 90% LTV mortgages to the mass market with three and five-year fixed rates now available to first-time buyers and home movers. Together with other lenders operating in this market it’s good news for those struggling to raise a deposit and also for the wider economy as it may lubricate the housing market.
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Sterling Mortgages & Protection Ltd

Posted by david rose on Saturday, November 26, 2011,
Welcome to our new blog!

We will post news here about the company and the mortgage and property market as it happens.

Please feel free to sign up for free!

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