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 Truth on Lower Credit Card ChargesTwo years ago the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) declared that default charges on credit cards were too high and suggested capping these at £12. But market analysts say that although lenders have reduced penalty charges, they have also resorted to desperate measures to recoup lost revenue including hiking rates and fees elsewhere. Reduced Credit Card RatesOfficials from the credit cards market have suggested that some consumers may be able to get the high interest rates on their credit cards reduced simply by contacting their providers and negotiating with them. House Prices Continue to FallThe crisis in the housing market deepened today after mortgage lender Halifax reported a dramatic slump in prices and Bellway became the latest builder to issue a profits warning. Home Loans Fall Record LowVery bad mortgage lending statistics and a profit warning Bradford & Bingley yesterday underlined the crisis facing the housing market as the credit crunch continues. Gov’t Assures Flood-hit HouseholdsThe British government today announced that flood-hit households will soon know when they can expect to return to their homes. Euro Mortgages a British NightmareHundreds of thousands of British homebuyers who opted for foreign currency mortgages with lower interest rates are the latest victims of the property crunch. Consumers in £1.4bn Rip-offBritish consumers are being overcharged for Payment Protection Insurance by £1.4billion a year due to a lack of competition in the market, according to a watchdog. Brits Lose Interest in PropertyTwo thirds of people in Britain will not buy property in the next 12 months, according to a new survey. Bradford & Bingley Shocking Debt WoesToday’s announcement that Bradford & Bingley, Britain’s biggest buy-to-let mortgage lender had already suffered huge losses in the first few months of the year caught many by surprise. Beat the Mortgage CrunchBeating the mortgage crunch may seem like an uphill task for many homeowners but industry sources insist that it always pays to seek independent advice from a mortgage broker as they can advise on products from the whole of the market.
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