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Mortgage lenders start a price war – what this means for you

Feb 12, 2024 | Blog

Interest rates went up significantly in the last year, to the current Bank of England base rate of 5.25%, but in a change that is welcome for those looking to buy a house or remortgage, some lenders have begun a price war. Halifax and HSBC were two of the first...

BoE base rate rises – has your business account kept up?

Aug 11, 2023 | Blog

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised rates 13 times in a row to June this year, with the base rate reaching 5% - a level not seen since 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. Mortgage rates and loan rates have risen alongside the base rate, but savings rates have...

Self-Employed? Follow These Tips When Applying For A Mortgage

Sep 8, 2017 | Blog

Those doing the standard 9-5 often observe freelancers with a jealous eye. Being able to work when you want, where you want, for who you want sounds like a dream to anyone stuck in a conventional job. But as a freelancer yourself, you know this lifestyle isn’t all...

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