Call for cheaper car insurance deals
Nov 28th
Young people would pay lower insurance premiums if they just use their cars to get to work or college under proposals put forward by Labour. The “sky-high” cost of car insurance is “pricing young people out of driving”, according to the opposition. More >
U.S. Congress moves to raise FHA loan limits
Nov 15th
Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Monday agreed on a measure that would increase the maximum size of mortgage loans that can be insured by the Federal Housing Administration, a key funding source for U.S. home loans. More >
Spring surge blooms as home buyers dive in
Nov 14th
HOME buying in Sydney is increasing, with auction clearance rates rising and a surge in first-home buyer activity. Last weekend, 572 properties were listed for auction, the same number as the previous weekend and almost the same as the 588 listed for auction at the same weekend last year. More >
Basic living costs in Britain at 20-year high
Nov 1st
According to economists at Oriel Securities, spending this year on non-discretionary items – such as food, utilities, petrol and mortgages – is forecast to account for 67.3pc of household disposable income. Ten years ago, spending on essentials accounted for just 56.6pc of disposable income. More >
30 Year FHA Loans Fall To 3.750%
Oct 24th
Are you a renter? Is the lack of a down payment the only thing standing between you and home ownership? Buying a home may require less money up front than you think. FHA-insured mortgages are a great way for first time home buyers to break into the housing market. More >
Home insurance can help protect against heating
Oct 18th
Brits should carry out regular checks on heating appliances and have a home insurance policy in place to deal with an emergency.
John Hancock, an engineer at HomeSafe, noted that during the cold winter months boiler breakdowns can be the biggest cause of problems for people, so it pays to be covered. More >
House prices to rise most in Sydney, Perth
Oct 11th
Stable interest rates and improving economic conditions will drive rising house prices in the next three years, with Perth and Sydney leading the way, a major mortgage insurer says. More >
Mortgage rates hit new lows. Time to refinance?
Oct 4th
Mortgage rates have fallen to new lows in recent weeks, spurring interest in refinancing. But not everyone is able to cash in on the deal, some lenders say.
