Tag: mortgage

Mortgage Rates Plunge: The Unexpected Reason UK Lenders Are Competing for Your Business

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ A growing number of mortgage lenders in the United Kingdom are slashing their rates as global economic uncertainty...

Behind the Numbers: Why Canada’s Inflation Fight Isn’t Over Yet

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Canada’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 1.8 per cent in December compared to the same month a...

UK’s consumer confidence rebound as housing mortgage rates decline

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) _ Bellway, a major UK housebuilder, reported a resurgence in consumer confidence, fueled by declining mortgage rates, which...

Mortgage reforms’ unintended consequences

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth)_ In the aftermath of the 2008 banking crisis, mortgage reforms aimed at ensuring financial stability have inadvertently led...

Australia funding Mortgage Stress…

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
I wanted to take a moment to share some insights regarding the current economic landscape, particularly in Australia. Recent data...

As mortgage costs soar… a hike is in place!

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) _ The RBA's decision to announce a rate hike amidst soaring mortgage costs is a bold move aimed...
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Prepare for 7 stages before you obtain a mortgage

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
Obtaining a mortgage can be simplified into seven stages. First, assess your financial situation to determine how much you...

What may a 4.5% increase in interest rates imply for mortgage rates?

Real Estate Wasana Nadeeshani -
The U.S. Federal Reserve sets interest rates, which have a significant impact on various aspects of the economy, including...

S&P issues a risk evaluation for the Australian mortgage insurance industry

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia -
Sydney, Australia (CU)_ S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has altered the insurance industry and country risk assessment (IICRA) of the...

For many the cost of servicing a mortgage isn’t the biggest barrier in getting a home of their own

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
WELLINGTON (CU)_Over the recent years, housing affordability in New Zealand has been on a downward trend. The situation has...

Securing the lowest rate may not always be the best option when looking to save money

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
TORONTO, Ontario (CU)_For many Canadians, when finding a suitable mortgage deal or renewing your existing mortgage, the goal is...

Servicing a mortgage will get tougher for households. First-home buyers to feel the pinch the most

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
AUCKLAND (CU)_Mortgage rates in New Zealand began responding to increases in the official cash rate (OCR) last year, although...

India’s largest mortgage lender looking to ensure affordable housing for all

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
MUMBAI (CU)_A decline in housing affordability is one of the key challenges that is being faced by developers in...

We don’t care about how much coffee you have per week, non-bank mortgage lender says

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
AUCKLAND (CU)_As the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act came into effect on 1 December, there has been widespread...

Banks are prepared to ‘go large’ on lending. Doesn’t mean a good idea to go for a supersized mortgage

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
LONDON (CU)_Over the past few years, house prices in the UK have soared at a historical rate, making the...

Calls on lenders to support mortgage prisoners in UK

Business & Trade Veronica Elishya -
LONDON (CU)_Borrowers and lenders in the United Kingdom are now bracing for the end of an era of ultra-cheap...