FIRST-TIME buyers are to get a “leg up” onto the housing ladder under plans announced by the Chancellor. Rachel Reeves has set out sweeping changes for those looking to buy a house. 1 Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce changes for home buyers todayCredit: AFP This includes a new permanent mortgage guarantee scheme, which
LATER this month the UK supreme court is expected to rule on whether car finance dealers unlawfully charged millions of drivers secret commission. This means if you took out a car finance arrangement before 2021 you could be in line for compensation. In the build up to the ruling, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the
MOTORISTS affected by the car finance mis-selling scandal have been issued a warning over a simple mistake that could prove costly. Impacted drivers should avoid using claims management companies (CMC) or law firms to get compensation, the regulator has said. 1 The FCA has cautioned against motorists claiming compensation through CMCs Over 23million people believe
A MUM-of-two who has racked up tens of thousands of followers with her money-saving tips has revealed her ultimate summer saving tips. From 200 free attractions to Universal Credit discounts, Lianne Macfarlane, who posts under @mortgagefreeleigh, has shared how you don’t have to break the bank this summer. 5 Lianne Macfarlan, who runs the ‘mortgage-free
MORTGAGE experts have weighed in on whether you should take a mortgage break if you’re struggling to pay your bills. This is a type of agreement between you and your lender where you temporarily pause or reduce your payments. 1 We explain the pros and cons of asking for a mortgage breakCredit: Getty If you
HAVE you heard about the car finance scandal? For nearly 20 years, drivers with PCP and HP agreements were being charged higher interest rates, potentially costing them thousands of pounds. 1 The scandal has affected millionsCredit: getty The missold car finance scandal could cause one of the largest compensation payouts in UK banking history. An
People who use online banking have been warned to “never” do five things by consumer champion platform Which?. Its expert said in a new social media post on Tuesday that there are “five golden rules to remember when using online banking”. In a video, she began: “Never do your online banking with a mobile or
PAYING a mortgage off early might seem like a pipe dream for most people. It’s typically the largest debt you’ll ever have, taking decades to pay off. 2 Pay your mortgage off early on an average wageCredit: Alamy But it is possible to make that dream a reality, even on an average wage. Monthly mortgage
THE average two-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped below the average five-year fixed rate for the first time since Liz Truss’ mini-Budget. The average two-year fixed rate for those with a 40% deposit is now 4.18%, while the average five-year fixed mortgage rate for those with a 40% deposit is 4.19%, according to data firm
MILLIONS of borrowers could be set to receive thousands of pounds in compensation due to the car finance mis-selling scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched an investigation last year into whether motorists were unknowingly overcharged when they took out car loans. 1 The investigation focuses on past practices where banks allowed car dealerships and brokers to set their own interest