Articles tagged "negative equity"

Escape from your negative equity nightmare

Last updated: Mar 22nd, 2012

Feature by Christine Toner

Are you one of those first-time buyers who got a generous deal before the credit crunch but are now sitting in negative equity? Here we help plan your escape.

Stage two: ditch your debt

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

Don't let debt weigh you down in the new year - find out the right way to ditch your debts for good in stage two of Moneywise's 2010 Financial Feelgood plan.

Are first-time buyers getting a raw deal?

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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Is offering better mortgage rates to existing borrowers who are in negative equity fair to first-time borrowers?

Don't be beaten by the mortgage mayhem

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

Feature by Sam Barrett

With mortgage lenders on the retreat, what are your chances of finding the right deal for you? Sam Barrett shows there are still options available on the market.

Nationwide offers 125% mortgage

Last updated: Jul 9th, 2009

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Nationwide has launched a new scheme that allows customers to borrow up to 125% of a property's value.

Reduce your mortgage debt

Last updated: Aug 14th, 2009

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Follow our guide to reducing your mortgage debt during the downturn.

Make the most of falling costs

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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Many households have seen their disposable income increase over the past year, thanks to low interest rates and cheaper household bills. But don't look a gift horse in the mouth - make sure you use these savings wisely, says Rebecca Atkinson.

Equity release: top 10 legal questions

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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The Equity Release Solicitor's Alliance answers the top 10 legal questions relating to equity release.

900,000 in negative equity

Last updated: Apr 20th, 2009

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Around 900,000 homeowners are now in negative equity as a result of falling house prices, with some people owing up to £37,000 more than their home is worth.

Escape the negative equity trap

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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House prices could plummet by a further 55% - pushing up to six million homeowners into negative equity. But there are ways to escape the negative equity trap.