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Many could benefit from cheap loans before VAT hike

A recent report has highlighted how many consumers could benefit from taking out a personal loan now and making the purchases that they need before the VAT hike comes into force at the start of next year. A number of lenders have reduced the interest rates on their personal loans, making them more affordable for [...]

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Sainsbury’s loan said to offer good value for money

It has been claimed by a finance industry official that a new loan offering from Sainsbury’s Finance is amongst the cheapest available. Sainsbury’s is offering its personal loan at just 7.7 percent for amounts between £7500 and £14999. Recent reports have shown how rates have been rising on smaller loans of up to £5000, but [...]

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Changes to Abbey mortgages

According to recent reports one of the latest high street lenders to make changes to its mortgage offerings if the Abbey, which has recently announced a number of changes. One of the moves made by the bank mirrors moves made by other banks – to reserve best buy mortgages for those with higher deposits to [...]

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Lehman may withdraw from UK mortgage and lending market

According to a recent report Lehman Brothers, the lending specialists, could be considering withdrawing from the UK market, as the global credit crunch continues to wreak havoc across both the UK and the United States. In a recent report it was claimed that the lending giant was considering suspending lending at its UK subsidiaries, Preferred [...]

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