All news on the topic: Mortgages

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All the help major UK mortgage lenders are giving to struggling customers
The hike in the base interest rate last week has once again put a financial strain on those on tracker or Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgages - and those who are about to reach the end of their fixed term
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A million people cut back or cancel internet packages in cost of living crisis
A House of Lords committee has raised fears about 'digital exclusion' as families try to cut bills with household budgets hammered by inflation and rising mortgage costs
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The new Mortgage Charter - What is it and the lenders which 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
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Damning figures show how much higher UK mortgage payments are than in Europe
Labour has hit out at the "Tory mortgage penalty" and lashed out at the Government for failing to provide support for families struggling to keep their homes
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Mortgage experts explain everything you need to know about the mortgage crisis
Consumer rights expert Martyn James is joined by TV mortgage and property experts Jane King and Jonathan Rolande to answer all the questions you may have about the current "mortgage crisis"
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Martin Lewis shares vital verdict on Jeremy Hunt's mortgage help announcement
Yesterday the Bank of England upped its base interest rate to 5% and the Money Saving Expert responded by saying that "help was desperately needed"
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Jeremy Hunt unveils measures for mortgage holders - but no Government help
It comes after the Bank of England hiked interest rates to 5% - piling mortgage misery on cash-strapped families
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Full list of banks and building societies not hiking mortgages after rate rise
The base rate rise is another blow to people with mortgages as the cost of their homes may increase even more as these are usually linked to the base rate
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Martin Lewis explains if you should use savings to overpay your mortgage
It comes after financial comparison website Moneyfacts.co.uk this week revealed the typical two-year fixed mortgage hit 6% for the first time since December
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'My mortgage has already more than doubled - I'm considering selling'
Following Bank of England's decision to hike interest rates to five per cent, single mum Abigail Tunstall has shared the struggle it will cause her and millions of others across the UK
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Martin Lewis reacts to latest interest rate hike as 'help is desperately needed'
Martin Lewis told his followers that they needed to spare a thought to mortgage prisoners who had been paying "over the odds" for 15 years and were now facing "totally unaffordable" 9% mortgages
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Bank of England hikes interest rates to 5% - what it means for your money
The central bank's base rate was upped by 0.5 percentage points from 4.5% and remains at its highest level since the 2008 financial crash
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See how much your mortgage will rise by if Bank of England hikes rates today
Some analysts expect the base rate to rise by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75% with others predicting an even bigger increase to 5% - so how much would your mortgage rise by?
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Tories inflicting 'living nightmare' of inflation and soaring mortgages on UK
With another Bank of England rate hike predicted for today, the Government is accused of being out of ideas and clueless about people’s financial predicament
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Families hit by 'Tory mortgage penalty' as rates soar - check your area
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said households across the country are paying the price for the government 'trashing the economy' as she highlighted how families have been hit by crippling mortgage hikes
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All the help if you can’t pay your mortgage as average two-year fix hits 6%
The typical two-year fixed mortgage deal has hit 6% for the first time since December - here, we explain what to do if you can't pay your mortgage and you're worried about falling into arrears
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Mortgage costs could rise by an average of £2,900 a year for 800,000 people
The Resolution Foundation predicts that the Bank of England's base interest rate could peak at nearly 6% by next year - currently, the base interest rate is 4.5%
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Gove says money to help Brits pay mortgages can't be 'magicked out of thin air'
Cabinet minister Michael Gove said Tories have 'exacerbated' the issue of soaring borrowing rates with Liz Truss's mini-Budget - and the squeeze on mortgage holders is set to tighten
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Eight in ten first-time buyers say owning own home is more important than ever
A quarter of aspiring homeowners are hopeful they will be able to buy in the next 12 months - as they have saved more towards a deposit than anticipated
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Mortgage rate rises could spark 'spiral of repossessions', Lib Dem leader fears
The average two-year fixed-rate deal rose from 5.92% to 5.98%, with five-year deals up from 5.56% to 5.62%, new data shows
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Mortgage mayhem explained - why rates are rising and what you should do now
Mortgage rates are rising, spelling more misery for millions of homeowners across the country - but why are deals getting more expensive and what should you do next?
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Britain's 'most tattooed man' gives up £40k ink habit to pay off his mortgage
The man has spent a staggering £40,000 on tattoos, but now wants to stop getting inkings as he would rather use his cash to work toward paying off his £66,000 mortgage
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Mortgage borrowers warned of further rate rises as another lender pulls deals
Santander is the latest major mortgage lender to announce a temporary pause on some mortgage applications, with plans to relaunch its products on Wednesday
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Truss blamed for £150-a-week rise in mortgage bills after disastrous mini-Budget
People with a 75% loan-to-value mortgage faced a typical interest rate of 4.63% in April, which is three times the 1.49% charged two years earlier - and Labour is blaming former PM Liz Truss
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Ways having a good credit report can save money from credit cards to mortgages
If you have a good credit history, then this can help you save hundreds, or even thousands in some cases - here we explain ways having a good credit report can save you money in the long run