UCB Home Loans unveils new tracker product
October 24, 2006
UCB Home Loans, the specialist lending subsidiary of Nationwide, has launched a new limited offer self-certification three-year tracker mortgage.
Amex: Don’t let poor security ruin your bonfire night
October 24, 2006
Homeowners have been warned to show extra vigilance with their home security as November 5th approaches and the risk of burglary increases.
Let’s think about … car insurance
October 23, 2006
The truth is out – and should we be surprised? A lot of drivers just don’t pay attention when they’re behind the wheel. Instead of thinking about road conditions or safe driving, one in five drivers (that’s 1.2 million people) have their minds fixed firmly below the belt.
Homes sitting empty in England
October 23, 2006
According to a Halifax survey, there are 290,862 private homes in England that have been empty for 6months or more. This figure accounts for 1.6% of all privately owned dwellings in England, although it should be noted this figure has dropped by 6% in England over the last 3years.
Nationwide launches new guaranteed equity bond
October 23, 2006
Nationwide has introduced a new guaranteed equity bond (GEB) option which offers a definite return.
Standard Life offers new Isa promotion to mortgage customers
October 23, 2006
Standard Life Bank has launched a new offer whereby customers who take up a particular mortgage will also be granted access to one of its Isa packages.
Forum focuses on credit card security
October 23, 2006
The issue of security in the credit card industry has been focused on by MasterCard at its eighth annual security and risk management conference.
Is Time Up For PPI?
October 22, 2006
The provisional verdict is in and it’s not looking good for payment protection insurance (PPI). Whether you take the view of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) or the Financial Services Authority (FSA) consumers are getting a raw deal. They’re just not getting the right information and they’re being told things that just aren’t true to get them to sign on the dotted line.
BBA reveals “below-trend” lending figures
October 20, 2006
The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) has released the latest figures collected from the major British banking groups for September, revealing that total sterling lending to the UK private sector showed a net underlying increase of £10 billion, to reach £1,261 billion.
Customers urged to confirm travel insurance ahead of half-term
October 20, 2006
Parents planning to take a holiday in the UK or abroad in half-term week have been advised to check the details of their travel insurance.
