U.K. banks approved fewer mortgages than economists forecast in May, a sign the nations housing- market recovery is losing steam.
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U.K. Banks Granted Fewer Mortgages Than Forecast in May as Recovery Ebbs



Strict tests will ensure that only homeowners who can really afford such schemes can take out equity, which have been a popular way for many to raise extra funds.
8th december 2011 The White Rose Credit union is providing interest-free home loans for vulnerable people around the district. The loans pay for essential repairs and disabled adaptations.
Professional landlords are showing signs of confidence by taking equity out of unmortgaged properties they own to expand and gear up investment potfolios.
U.K. banks approved fewer mortgages than economists forecast in May, a sign the nations housing- market recovery is losing steam.
Continued here:
U.K. Banks Granted Fewer Mortgages Than Forecast in May as Recovery Ebbs