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Understanding Credit Scores for Mortgage Success in 2024

Understanding Credit Scores for Mortgage Success in 2024

Navigating Credit Scores for Mortgage Success In the contemporary landscape of home financing, understanding your credit score is key to unlocking the doors to your dream home. This comprehensive guide sheds light on credit scores, their impact on mortgage eligibility, and how managing your credit health can

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Spring Budget 2023

Spring Budget 2023

Spring Budget 2023 Jeremy Hunt delivered the government’s Spring Budget on 15 March 2023. As widely trailed in the press, there were some significant changes affecting private pension schemes. There were also some changes that impact protection provision. Here’s our summary of the proposals discussing the changes.

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UK interest rates raised to 1.25%

UK interest rates raised to 1.25%

UK interest rates raised to 1.25% by Bank of England UK interest rates have risen further as the Bank of England attempts to stem the pace of soaring prices. Rates have increased from 1% to 1.25%, the fifth consecutive rise, pushing them to the highest level in

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95% Mortgages Are Back

95% Mortgages Are Back

95% Mortgages Are Back! What’s the backstory? The government announced today that it will support lenders in offering mortgages with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 95 percent, which are deals for those with a 5% deposit. What is the significance of this? Since Covid, many banks and lenders

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