Repayment mortgages

Repayment mortgages are the most common. You make a payment each month on the amount borrowed and interest incurred.

The repayment term is most commonly 25 years but can vary. You can usually pay off the mortgage early if you come into money although there can be penalty fees for doing this with fixed rate mortgages.

People can cope with mortgage problems

The CML believe that many people struggling with mortgage repayment problems will be able to cope with finances and stay away from serious probl

Government should ease repayment problems

UK consumers experiencing mortgage repayment problems might soon be given tax relief from the government in a bid to ease their financial proble

UK worries about repayments

One in five consumers in the UK worry about keeping up with their mortgage repayments and have concerns that the next year could s

Base rate tumbles to save many just in time

With more consumers than ever in the UK struggling with mortgage repayment problems, many will be glad to hear that the base rate has tumbled down by .25 per cent.

Mortgage market will remain strong

Leading UK anlaysts are forecasting that despite suggestions that the mortgage market is weakening, it will in fact remain strong for some time to come.

Alliance & Leicester mortgage offers unlimited repayments

A new mortgage from Alliance and Leicester gives consumers the ability to make unlimited repayments on their loan without being charged for the privelage.

The deal, that combines a hundred per cent loan to value mortgage with a personal loan potentially gives far more flexibility to people who are thinking of buying their first home.

Shopping around for mortgage deals is the key

A leading mortgage provider has advised borrowers to shop around for the best deals if they are to avoid running into repayment problems.

As this time of year proves to be a popular for those moving house, Nationwide has warned prospective customers to look carefully for good mortgage deals.

Parental help essential for many first time buyers

First time buyers struggling with mortgage repayment problems should count themselves lucky as the majority struggle to get even that far.

New research conducted by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has revealed that over a third of first time buyers have received help from parents in order to get onto the property ladder.

Mortgage switching more common

People are switching their mortgage more than ever in the 21st century according to figures from the Ideal Home Show.

The average British person will live in 16 different homes over their lifetime, increasing the need for varied mortgage agreements.

Coventry launches two new mortgages

The Coventry building society has unveiled two new mortgages aimed at helping to cover all of the costs of setting up home.