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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
Homes become more affordable
Home affordability increases for the first time in 12 months.
Ombudsman deals with thorny issues
To help you deal better with your mortgage lender Ann Cunninghame checks out some of the more thorny cases the Banking Ombudsman has had to deal with recently.
The honeymoon's not necessarily sweet
Honeymoon, or low-start mortgages, may look good at first glimpse, but Ann Cunninghame says it's worth checking the deal over the long-term before signing up.
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