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Blink and you’ll miss it: Why are some mortgage deals disappearing so quickly?

With the average ‘shelf-life’ of a mortgage dwindling, some borrowers say they’re missing out. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

Banks should be clearer on how customers can challenge account closures – Which?

The consumer group has offered some suggestions on what banking customers can do if they find their bank account has been closed.

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest mortgage lenders in 2022 ranked

Lloyds Banking Group has held its position as the UK’s biggest mortgage lender but some providers moved up or down the tables.

The Independent UK

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‘Fifth of suspected money mule cases involve under-21s’

People under the age of 21 account for 23% of cases with intelligence indicative of money mule behaviour on the Cifas national fraud database.

The Independent UK

Scam expert reveals three 'triggers' which mean you should hang up on callers

People often wonder how to tell quickly that a call they receive is a con rather than a legitimate inquiry

Wales Online

'I'm a tech expert - hang up immediately if you hear these three phrases in a cold call'

Dr Klaus Schenk, head of product security at the software company Verimatrix, gave some advice on the "warning signs" that should indicate when something is wrong on a cold call

Daily Mirror

Banks recognise savers need more help accessing best rates, says City regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority said it had held a ‘constructive’ meeting with savings providers.

The Independent UK

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The new Mortgage Charter: What is it and which lenders have signed up?

Lenders representing 85% of the mortgage market have signed up to the new charter to support customers after interest rates were raised to 5% last week

Daily Mirror

How Bank of England base rate rise to 5% could impact people with all types of mortgage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and major banks agreed measures on Friday to help ease the pain of rising rates.

Daily Record

What can you do if you’re worried about paying your mortgage or rent?

Whether a mortgage deal is ending soon, or you’re concerned about keeping up with existing payments, options are available. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

Exactly what the interest rate hike means for you - and what you need to do

Some will see an immediate bill hike of almost £50, others will have to wait a while for it to take effect

Wales Online

What does the Bank of England base rate hike mean for homeowners?

The Bank of England base rate now stands at 5% after a 0.5 percentage point hike on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Mortgage lenders ‘ready to support customers’ as rates jump again

Taking all 13 base rate rises into account, the average monthly tracker mortgage payment will have increased by £464.79, according to UK Finance.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned of ‘serious shock’ for mortgage holders as Bank of England poised to raise interest rates

Experts warn 1.4m homeowners will see a fifth of their disposable income wiped out by soaring mortgage rates

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Mortgage lenders ‘stand ready’ to help borrowers struggling with payments

Lenders urged those who are worried about their payments to get in touch.

The Independent UK

71% fall in number of interest-only mortgages outstanding since 2012

The stock of outstanding interest-only mortgages fell by 8% in 2022, compared with the end of 2021, UK Finance said.

The Guardian - UK

UK homeowners face huge rise in payments when fixed-rate mortgages expire

More than 2.4m deals are ending in 2024, raising fears of financial timebomb

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt stupid and embarrassed’: victim of ‘Hi Mum’ fraud on WhatsApp lost £1,600

Guardian investigation reveals the human stories behind the scams on Meta’s social media platforms

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52% of people with disabilities ‘negatively affected by bank branch closures’

Consumer group Which? carried out research among more than 2,700 bank customers with disabilities.

The Independent UK

Household savings shrink annually for first time in 15 years

Further falls in savings levels were likely until current cost pressures eased, UK Finance said.

The Guardian - UK

UK banks to reimburse fraud victims under new rules, regulator confirms

Requirement to refund people who have been tricked by scammers will be implemented in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow security guards to strike from 24 June, says Unite; UK house prices ‘in first annual fall since 2012’ – as it happened

Heathrow security guards announce strikes over summer, UK house prices record their first annual fall in over a decade

Evening Standard

One in five first-time buyers taking out mortgages lasting over 35 years

A record 19% of first-time buyers took out mortgages lasting at least 35 years in March, according to figures from UK Finance.

The Guardian - UK

Mortgages: UK lenders continue to raise rates and pull deals

Record 19% of all loans taken out by first-time buyers in March were for 35 years or longer

The Guardian - UK

Oil price up after Saudi Arabia cuts output; UK mortgage rates and car sales rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic financial news, as Brent crude hits $78/barrel and new car market records longest period of growth since 2015

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