Montgomery (US) launches new rental, mortgage and utility relief program for residents
The county has set aside £7.93 million ($10 million) of Cares Act funding for this program COVID-19 has cost many...
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Australians refinance record $15 billion worth of mortgages
The latest ABS figures show 33,712 owners refinanced in the month of May, around a quarter higher than April As...
Australia’s St.George Bank lowers Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home buyers
The move from St.George will give those with a deposit of 15% a chance to keep that money in their...
Vermont (US) to launch mortgage relief and rental assistance programs
The Vermont State Housing Authority, which manages federal rental assistance programs, will administer a $25 million rental assistance program The...
Canadian mortgage rates hit record lows
Mortgage deferrals, meanwhile, topped 743,000 in May at Canada’s six major lenders alone Canadian mortgage rates are in a virtual...
Broker confidence in mortgage outlook on the rise
Broker confidence in the outlook for the mortgage reached its highest level for the whole of last year in the...
UK first time buyers offered 30% First Homes Discount
The First Homes scheme will price the home 30% below market value which will remain with the home for new...
REA Group net profit falls 13%
Net profit at REA Group falls 13% as property listings continue to drop amid a backdrop of tough conditions facing...
UK buy-to-let mortgage rates continue to fall
Best mortgage product types have been revealed as buy-to-let mortgage rates slide As the cost of borrowing for buy-to-let landlords...
Kevin McCloud companies fall into liquidation
A number of property development business set up by Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud have gone into liquidation Several property...
