Ulster Bank, which has accounted for over 80% of Co-Ownership mortgages in Northern Ireland in the last year, is continuing its support for the important shared equity scheme. Read the rest of this post »
Mortgages and Finance News
RICS survey shows January growth
Posted: February 8th, 2011
Northern Ireland’s housing market is showing growth in January, according to the latest survey released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
RICS housing spokesperson Tom McClelland said of the news “The RICS survey suggests there is some positivity and a lot more interest and inquiry from buyers”.
7 frequently asked questions about Mortgages.
Posted: October 18th, 2010
Mortgages can be a baffling affair for many people, and heavy going at times. One company that provides clarity in all of this, are local Mortgage Advisors and Estate Agents, John Grant Limited and their sister company www.nimortgages.com.
They have provided a guest blog post to us on the topic – a service that is free for all of our customers to benefit from. Should you have an interesting news story about property, or a well written article, we’ll certainly consider it. So feel free to get in touch!
Cautious return to 90% mortgage lending.
Posted: May 5th, 2010
An increase in Mortgage lending deals is evident according to a recent report by financial data firm Moneyfacts, with a number of mortgages offered by a variety of lenders offering 90-95% loan to value rates. With the majority of mortgages currently on the market requiring a 25% deposit, this incentive offers some hope to first time buyers.
Mortgage lending up 24% for March.
Posted: April 19th, 2010
Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £11.5 billion in March, a 24% rise from £9.3 billion in February and a 3% rise from £11.2 billion in March 2009, according to data published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The figures are in line with the typical seasonal pattern of a rise in lending volumes in March.
