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Risky 'Arm' Loans Make Worrying UK Comeback

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous interest-only mortgages are returning to Britain's housing market, raising alarm bells among financial experts as economic uncertainty grows.

Australian Mortgage Crisis: 1 in 3 in Severe Financial Stress

Exclusive analysis reveals nearly a third of Australian mortgage holders are experiencing 'severe financial stress' with interest rate hikes pushing thousands toward breaking point. Experts warn of potential defaults and economic fallout.

Mortgage Shock 2025: Why You Must Act Now

Exclusive expert analysis reveals the looming mortgage crisis set to hit UK homeowners in 2025. Discover crucial strategies to protect your finances as fixed-rate deals expire and payments soar.

Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs

Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.

Nationwide offers 5.5x salary mortgages

Nationwide Building Society expands its Helping Hand mortgage scheme, allowing borrowers to secure loans up to 5.5 times their income with new flexible criteria.

LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda Dies at 56

Financial technology pioneer and LendingTree founder Doug Lebda has died unexpectedly at 56, leaving the business world mourning the loss of a visionary leader who revolutionised online lending.

Mortgage Miracle: Slash £2,000 Off Annual Payments

Discover how savvy homeowners are saving thousands by switching to cheaper mortgage deals as interest rates shift. One borrower's story reveals how you could cut your payments dramatically.

LA Film School Accused of Predatory Lending in Lawsuit

A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges a major Los Angeles film school misled students with false promises of Hollywood careers, trapping them in crippling debt. The case exposes what plaintiffs call a 'predatory' for-profit education model.

Seven UK Property Markets Shift to Favour Buyers

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic power shift in the UK property landscape, with seven major metropolitan areas now favouring purchasers amid growing concerns of a market correction. Discover the locations where negotiating power is returning to buyer

Plummeting Mortgage Rates Save Homeowners Thousands

American homeowners are experiencing a financial windfall as a dramatic drop in mortgage rates significantly reduces monthly repayments, putting thousands of dollars back into family budgets.

Las Vegas Housing Crisis: Prices Soar as Affordability Crashes

The Las Vegas Valley faces a severe housing affordability crisis, with soaring prices, stagnant wages, and a critical shortage of homes pushing ownership out of reach for many residents. Experts warn of long-term social and economic consequences.

Labour's housing revolution: 1.5m new homes promised

Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.

Labour's radical plan to fix UK housing crisis revealed

Exclusive: Labour unveils sweeping reforms to fix Britain's broken housing market, including a major planning overhaul and new powers for first-time buyers, as the party declares a 'moral mission' to make homes affordable again.

UK Housing Crisis: Homes Cost 8.3 Times Average Salary

New data reveals Britain's housing affordability crisis has hit a record high, with property prices soaring to 8.3 times average earnings. Experts warn of a 'broken market' as mortgage costs and stagnant wages create perfect storm for buyers.

SF Home Buyers Need $488k Salary Amid Housing Crisis

New data reveals the staggering income required to purchase a median-priced house in San Francisco has soared to over $488,000, highlighting a severe affordability crisis despite recent price corrections.

Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

NatWest and RBS Slash Fixed Mortgage Rates

In a significant move, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced sweeping cuts to their fixed-rate mortgage deals, offering hope to borrowers amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs

Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri

Steven Bartlett's Mortgage Query Stuns Social Media

Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett sends the internet into a frenzy after asking a surprisingly relatable question about his mortgage on X, receiving over 1,000 replies and sparking a major personal finance debate.

Kevin McCloud's stark warning over UK housing crisis

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud delivers a blistering critique of the UK's property market, expressing deep sympathy for young buyers and calling for urgent government action on the housing crisis.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits

Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.

US Home Price Surge Worsens Wealth Divide, Report Finds

Soaring house prices are creating a stark wealth divide across America. A new Zillow report shows that while homeowners see paper gains, affordability for first-time buyers has collapsed to its worst level in decades.

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