by Steve | Jun 11, 2021 | Debt, Personal Finance
After a few months of repayments, any debt can start to feel like a burden that hangs above your bank account waiting to swipe away money. From mortgages to car loans and everything in between, it’s tempting to try and pay off your debts early and start putting...
by Steve | Apr 30, 2021 | Mortgages
After being announced earlier this year as part of the chancellor’s budget, low deposit mortgages are now officially available to help first-time buyers get their hands on a property. The idea is simple enough – instead of being asked to find 10% (or potentially...
by Steve | Feb 6, 2019 | Mortgages, News, Personal Finance
Getting a mortgage can often reduce monthly outgoings significantly when compared with paying monthly rent on a similar property. And unlike rent, the money you’re paying is actually helping you to acquire a valuable asset. It’s no wonder that climbing the...
by Steve | Mar 23, 2018 | Debt, Loans, Pensions, Personal Finance, Saving
With the new season almost upon us, it’s not just your house you’ll want to think about getting into order – your finances can always do with a bit of a spring clean too. Of course, you’ll need more than a feather duster and a bit of polish. But the...
by Steve | May 3, 2017 | Credit Cards, Debt, Loans, Mortgages, News, Personal Finance, Property
Consumer lending is slowing down, from a 10-year-high of 7.2% last October to 6.1% this March. That’s the verdict from the British Bankers Association (BBA). March’s lending figure is also down compared to February’s 6.5%, with those seeking credit cards...