The average interest rate charged by mortgage lenders is now much higher than many homeowners have been used to.
So what can those struggling to make repayments do - and what if any help should lenders provide?
The experts in this podcast are Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, Andrew Wishart, Senior Economist at Capital Economist and Rita Ko ... Show More
Oct 1
Money Box Live: Rising rents troubling tenants
Being a tenant can be pricey — and it’s only getting pricier. Private rents rose by almost six per cent in the year to July, and while the pace may be slowing, the average UK rent still stands at over £1,300 a month. So what does that mean for the millions of people living in pri ... Show More
28m 43s
Jan 2024
1194 - What Is a Mortgage Default? By Samantha Hawrylack
Borrowing a mortgage is a big responsibility. When you’re an investor, lenders take serious precautions to ensure you can afford it, but many borrowers still default.A mortgage default can greatly hurt your credit and future chances of purchasing real estate, even for your own us ... Show More
13m 43s
Oct 2022
Help! What should I do about my mortgage?
What does this mortgage tumult mean for individuals? Will borrowers be able to remortgage? How high could rates go? Will there be a property crash? In this special episode of Money Clinic, host Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer affairs editor, puts listeners’ and readers’ question ... Show More
34m 38s