According to the Bank of England the economy is growing too fast so interest rates must rise to counter the supposed inflationary threat. In lay terms, I interpret this to mean that people are working much harder, causing economic growth, and they`re in danger of spending their money, which is what the recession-hit shops want them to do. But the Bank and the City seem to think this is wrong, and that if people work harder they should be punished by having their mortgages increased.
- Harry EnfieldThe SHIP Member Survey shows that 2006 is likely to be even better for consumers with greater flexibility, lower costs and continued product innovation. With home reversions coming under FSA regulation as well as lifetime mortgages helping to bolster confidence in the sector the future looks bright for equity release.
- Jon KingThere is a huge pipeline of securitized mortgages that needs to be refinanced, in effect creating some pent-up demand.
- Brett SmithIt is the first cut in the base rate for two years, so this is our best chance to shake the housing market from its lethargy. Those with existing mortgages will be able to loosen their belts a little, but whether it is enough to entice more buyers to the market is open to question. We will look with interest to see how buyers respond.
- Andy GrayWell, you know, we`ve got a lot of stimulus in the economy already from the tax cut, from the lowered interest rates, and also from the refinancing of mortgages.
- Alex CruzHomeowners who refinanced their mortgages took out cash and reduced their monthly payments at the same time. Much of the cash obtained by refinancing was spent on consumer durables, home improvements and the like.
- Amanda BirdWe can assist with arranging the mortgages, removals and legal aspects concerned with each purchase.
- Andy Stern