All news on the topic: Loans

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Don’t sleepwalk into debt with buy now, pay later credit - what you need to know
Thousands of people are using buy now, pay later, despite not knowing the risks involved - consumer rights champion Martyn James explains what you need to know
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Martin Lewis round up of 24 of his best money-saving tips to take into 2024
If improving your finances is one thing on your list for next year, we've rounded up 24 tips from Martin Lewis from the past year, that you can take into 2024
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Couple buys 'dump' house from council for £1 and turn it into £120,000 home
Debbie and Ste Hodge's hard work paid off after they purchased a Liverpool home for just £1 and turned it into a valuable asset worth £120,000 - find out how they did it
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Gary Glitter pays off mortgage on £2million penthouse while still behind bars
Documents have shown the debt on Gary Glitter's £2million mansion in central London has now been cleared, 26 years after he was arrested for heinous sex abuse crimes
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Millions of Brits borrow to pay for Christmas presents as loan sharks profit
Over half of the British public polled in a recent survey admitted feeling anxious about affording Christmas gifts and food while more than 1.8 million are relying on loan sharks to get by
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Cost-of-living crisis was biggest challenge for small business owners this year
Meanwhile, more than a fifth were worried about tax hikes, and the risk of recession, while 19% said rising business rates were their biggest concern, the research found
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Interest rates held at 5.25% for third time - how it affects your money
The base rate has now remained at 5.25% for the last three Bank of England meetings - we explain what it means for your mortgage, credit card and savings
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Mortgage relief for millions as average 2-year fixed deal falls to six-month low
Mortgage rates surged in the wake of Liz Truss’s bungled mini-Budget last year, and they had already been on the rise after a wave of rate hikes by the Bank of England to cool inflation
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Supercar-loving bungalow billionaire 'is bankrupt owing £725million'
The shocking revelation comes just six months after he boasted about his £1.9billion wealth at £10million mansion he shares with stunning Norwegian fiancée
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Mortgage guarantee scheme extended again in fresh help for first-time buyers
The mortgage guarantee scheme allows would-be property buyers access to 95% loan to value (LTV) mortgages - meaning you need a 5% deposit - on properties worth up to £600,000
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Martin Lewis shows how lenders really asses you - it's not just on credit score
The financial expert revealed there is another crucial factor, other than your credit score, lenders consider when deciding whether to give you a loan
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Everything we know as five banks close in a year & what it means for your money
As Iowa's Citizen Bank became the fifth US banking casualty this year, there are concerns about the strength of the banking sector following the collapse of crypto-banking giants Silvergate Capital and Signature Bank
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Baffled first-time buyers struggle to understand mortgage jargon, study finds
Terms such as LPA and conveyancing sound like another language for first-time buyers - making mortgages even more difficult to understand.
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Mortgage rates hoped to be nearing a peak as UK banks go under the spotlight
Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group are due to update shareholders on their third-quarter earnings and outlook for the year
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Nearly one in six have not told their partner - how much they have in savings
Other money-related matters they have kept from their partner include going into their overdraft, taking out a loan, or lending someone a significant chunk of money
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Nationwide and Skipton Building Society top Which? Mortgage Provider Survey
Nationwide Building Society and Skipton Building Society topped the results, both receiving overall scores of 78% - just pipping Yorkshire Building Society, which scored 75%
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Hipgnosis Songs Fund's value plunges 22% as it scraps dividend
The fund was launched by Sir Elton John and Nile Rodgers in 2018 and owns the rights to back catalogues by artists including Justin Bieber and Shakira
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'Fiancé asked for prenup so I sent him itemised bill of everything he owes me'
A bride-to-be has sparked an important debate about whether or not it's OK to get a prenuptial agreement, with many suggesting it's a huge red flag and that she shouldn't go through with the wedding
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Bank of England survey reveals sharp rise in mortgage losses
Default rates on mortgages and credit cards are expected to increase in the next few months, according to a Bank of England survey of lenders
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One million people wrongly overpaid loans last year and could be owed £1,000s
According to an investigation by Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website, in 2022-23 around 833,000 people repaid their student loans despite not earning enough in the tax year - so could claim money back
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Money and mental health - how to get out of debt and find the help you need
Millions of people are experiencing money and mental health issues and tackling these problems can seem scary - consumer rights expert Martyn James is here to help you step-by-step
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Schools pay parents $300 a month to drive kids to class amid bus driver shortage
Parents in Philadelphia are being offered a cash incentive to drive their children to school as states across the US face crippling bus driver shortages putting a massive strain on the network
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Check the properties for sale in your area with our interactive widget
Property prices have dropped for the fourth month in a row, falling by 0.3 percent between June and July and now you can check out the houses for sale near you with the handy In Your Area widget
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Hell for would-be homeowners as a fifth put plans on hold over interest rates
Among those already with a home loan, 27% have opted to make lump sum repayments to reduce their debt ahead of having to remortgage - and 13% have downsized to reduce their bills
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Help is available for those who can't afford their mortgages
Consumer rights expert Martyn James runs through all your options if you're a homeowner worried about their mortgage repayments after the latest Bank of England rate hike