Facts & Figures
Statistics and data about the UK mortgage market and lending practices. Articles examine lender rankings, repossession rates, interest rate trends and equity release patterns.
Facts About Mortgage Lending
Current mortgage lending figures show sharp declines affecting first-time buyers and tightening lending standards.
Facts About Repossessions
Home repossessions nearly doubled in 2008 as the credit crisis worsened, affecting 1 in every 290 mortgages across the UK.
Mortgage Fraud: The Facts
Mortgage fraud increased significantly after the 2008 boom, with criminals using new tactics to submit false applications worth billions annually.
Predictions About the Interest Rate
Nobody can predict when interest rates will rise, but here's what economists and the Bank of England's voting patterns tell us.
What Is Equity Release Is Being Used For?
People in later life are using equity release to pay for home improvements, holidays, debts and to boost their income when pensions fall short.
Which Are the Top Mortgage Lenders
See which five lenders now dominate the UK mortgage market and account for over 80% of all lending.
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