The interest rates for mortgages in the UK are at the lowest level they have been in 300 years. Many homeowners are wondering if they should lock in their mortgage at these lower rates in an attempt to save money on their mortgage payments.

Recent reports have suggested that the number of people now turning to standard variable rate mortgages is increasing, as borrowers take advantage of the sharp falls in the base interest rate. Just a couple of years ago borrowers were flocking to take out fixed rate mortgages following a series of base rate increases and amidst [...]

Officials from the Nationwide Building Society have recently stated that the fall in house prices in the UK could continue over the course of 2009 and even into 2010. The building society, which has slashed mortgage lending like many other lenders since the onset of the global credit crunch, has said that the housing market [...]

When you are looking to take out a mortgage you have to decide what sort of mortgage is going to best suit your needs. There are two types of mortgage that often prove popular amongst property purchasers, and these are variable rate and fixed rate mortgages. There are pros and cons to be considered for [...]

The market is flooded with different types of mortgages, but how do you know which one is right for you? The decision has to be yours, whether you take advice from an Independent Financial Advisor or do your own research.