Category Archives: Mortgage Advice

Alternative Ways To Get On The Housing Ladder – Part Two

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Valery

In Part One of our guide we examined several options one might consider when trying to get onto the first rung of the housing ladder.  These included property auctions, joint mortgages and parental help.  In this article we’ll examine some … Continue reading →

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Alternative Ways To Get On The Housing Ladder – Part One

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Valery

If you’re struggling to reach the first step on the mortgage ladder because of the requirements for 20% deposits and tough qualifying conditions from lenders, there are a few alternatives for those in this position.  This article largely applies to … Continue reading →

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Site Update – 5/4/11

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Valery

A brief update this week and an introduction to two new widgets on the site.  The first is a small table showing current U.S. mortgage rates, updated daily and if you click on mortgage rates you will be whisked to an … Continue reading →

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Mortgages – Like a Casino Game?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Valery

If you are an NFL player (National Football League) mortgage payments can be a lot like a casino game. It’s been reported that NFL players will bet other players the price of their mortgage payment, over a game of Madden … Continue reading →

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Rentals buoyant as mortgage market remains flat.

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Valery

The mortgage market has remained largely flat in November in the U.K. The run up to Christmas is always a quieter time in the residential property arena. Historically nobody wants to be on the move in the Christmas/New Year period … Continue reading →

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