http://www.firstrungnow.comThis is an RSS feed for http://www.firstrungnow.com60http://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgage-2341.aspxFirst time buyer mortgage rates are falling, especially for those who have smaller deposits.Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2340.aspxIndustrial analysts are suggesting that mortgage advice for first time buyers may be needed after asking prices for homes in London rose by 3.3 per cent in May to £509,870.Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2339.aspxMoney-saving tips for a home depositFri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2338.aspxWhat are shared equity mortgages?Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/number-of-first-time-2337.aspxThe number of first time buyer mortgages rose by 20 per cent in MarchWed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2336.aspxA fifth of first time buyers are still choosing to 'mortgage squat',Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/perfect-time-for-first-2335.aspxThe first quarter of 2013 has created perfect conditions for first time buyersFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/building-societies-lending-2334.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2333.aspxFri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2329.aspxHouse prices have fallen by 0.1 per cent in AprilThu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/financial-conduct-authority-2330.aspxThe FSA got it's knuckles severely rapped when mortgage lenders had over-lent - and to the wrong sort of people on the wrong sort of properties. It was subsequently disbanded and has now been replaced by the FCA.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/interest-only-mortgages-2331.aspxMany home owners in the past, opted for 'interest only' mortgages which were typically cheaper. But some of these are now finding that the investment vehicle that they chose to pay off the capital part of the loan, is not delivering enough to pay the loan off.Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/interest-only-mortgages-2332.aspxThu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2328.aspxHouse prices saw a 0.2 per cent rise in Wales in AprilWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2327.aspxMarch saw a rise in mortgage approvalsFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2326.aspxThe recently launched Help-to-Buy scheme has forced the Welsh Government to abandon plans for their NewBuy programmeThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-contribute-2325.aspxFirst time buyers spent £1.9 billion in total last yearWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2324.aspxHome ownership has fallen for the first time in nearly a centuryTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2323.aspxHouse prices in Wales are rising faster than any other UK nationThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/over-a-third-of-homeowners-2322.aspx37 per cent of homeowners would support shared equity mortgagesWed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/february-sees-3-rise-2321.aspxThe number of first time buyers across the UK saw a three per cent riseTue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/activity-of-first-time-2320.aspxFirst time buyer activity in March was the strongest for six yearsMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/1-5-million-first-time-2319.aspxOne and a half million first timer buyers believe that they will be able to own their dream home one dayThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/naea-offers-mortgage-2318.aspxThe NAEA has offered mortgage advice for first time buyersWed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2317.aspxThe number of homes sold in the east of England has reached a three-year highTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2316.aspxFirms may need to offer further mortgage advice for first time buyers as house prices have increasedMon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2314.aspxFirst time buyer mortgages have been on the riseThu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2315.aspxThe new Local Authority Mortgage Scheme (LAMS) allows potential borrowers to attain 95 per cent of first time buyer mortgagesThu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2313.aspxIt seems as though heading north is the way to go when it comes to mortgages for first time buyersWed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-are-2312.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-mortgages-2311.aspxIt’s nearly Easter, with some would-be first time buyers likely to use some of the long weekend giving consideration to the process of purchasing a property. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2309.aspxWhile half of first time buyers said getting access to mortgage financing represented a barrier when it came to buying a property during March 2012, that had slipped to 34 per cent this month, according to the Building Societies Association’s latest Property Tracker. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-news-2310.aspxThe Office for National Statistics has revealed that house prices in the UK were down 0.7 per cent month on month in January this year.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/would-be-first-time-2306.aspxWould-be first time buyers or homemovers have been given “reasons to cheer” by last week's’ Budget announcement, according to the Post Office’s Nick Kennett. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-29-2307.aspxSome 29 per cent of the first time buyers who took part in one recent poll said the sort of property they wanted was a house with three bedrooms. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2308.aspxMortgage lending has risen annually, according to recent Council of Mortgage Lenders figures that will interest first time buyers.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2305.aspxAn expert has reacted to Help to Buy, an initiative recently unveiled by George Osborne as part of his Budget last week and which many would-be first time buyers will have been reading about in the past few days. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/2013-budget-news-for-2303.aspxThere is more news of more Government schemes for first time buyers in this year's budget, extending and developing existing programs.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2304.aspxGeorge Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced new schemes that are designed to help first time buyers and other homebuyers and come under the banner Help to Buy. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/what-will-the-budet-2301.aspxWhat Will the Chancellor Bring First Time Buyers in The Budget?Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2302.aspxLast year, The Cambridge Building Society lent some £220m for people to purchase homes with, the organisation has announced. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2300.aspxToday (March 15th) has seen Chelsea Building society bring down the rate on a fixed rate mortgage option that could interest first time buyers. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2299.aspxThe Council of Mortgage Lenders has announced that January 2013 saw the greatest house purchase lending total of any January this side of 2008.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2298.aspxBuilding society Halifax has teamed up with another builder as part of the NewBuy scheme.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2297.aspxYorkshire Building Society has given word that it has cut mortgage fees, news that will affect first time buyers - as well as other purchasers - who get their mortgage from the mutual.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2296.aspxA variety of rate cuts have been announced by Virgin Money, which could catch the eye of first time buyers. These new rates hit shelves earlier this week, on March 4th.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2295.aspxSeveral new mortgage deals have just been launched by HSBC which could prove attractive to first time buyers.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-house-2294.aspxFirst time buyers often like to keep an eye on how house prices are changing, and one way to do this is by checking out the various measures of house prices that are published throughout the year.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2293.aspxThere are a variety of mortgages for first time buyers on the market, and word has just been given on an exciting new edition to this range.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/-more-first-time-buyers-2292.aspxMore first time buyers were purchasing in Scotland last year than have done so for four years, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reports.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/-15-per-cent-more-london-2291.aspxLondon was home to a hike in first time buyer numbers last year, the Council of Mortgage Lenders reports.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2289.aspxWord of new mortgages has been given by Accord Mortgages, which says it is now providing more support for first timers and anyone who had a less-sizeable deposit.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/40-500-first-time-buyers-2290.aspxHSBC has reported that it approved £5 billion of lending to first time buyers in the UK last year. That figure is 32 per cent higher than 2011's equivalent of £3.8 billion.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-poll-2288.aspxInterest rates are low but could rise? Is this a good time to buy?Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2287.aspxIt’s one of the things first time buyers are perhaps most likely to want answers to when they’re thinking about purchasing their own home: which actually costs more in the long-term - buying or renting?Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2286.aspxFollowing news that a new mortgage, with a fixed rate of 3.99 per cent, has been launched by Marsden Building Society, experts have been explaining what this means for consumers. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/12-more-first-time-2285.aspxThere were 12 per cent more first time buyers purchasing homes last year than there were the year before, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2284.aspxPeople often wait until they have someone to buy a house with before they go on the hunt for mortgages for first time buyers. And one thing that could play a part in their decision to buy with partner, rather than alone, is cash.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-neighbour-2283.aspxOne of the things it's hard to account for when you're buying a home is what the people living next door are likely to be like. There's just not much chance for first time buyers to even meet these people before they move in.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2282.aspx20 per cent of people would actually consider spending more on a property because it offered good broadband signal of over 2Mbps, it seems.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2281.aspxSeveral first time buyers have recently bought Leeds based homes as a result of the Helping Hand scheme from Leeds Building Society, it reports. Another seven have are in the process of purchasing through the scheme, which Leeds City Council supports.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2280.aspxAnother indication of how house prices are looking in the UK has just been published, which first time buyers could look at as a way of keeping abreast of market movements.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2279.aspxSome new mortgage rates were recently announced by Tesco Bank, including a rate cut from 3.39 per cent to 2.89 per cent on a fixed rate option that could catch the eye of some first time buyers if they have a 30 per cent deposit.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2278.aspxMore news of mortgage rate reductions that could well interest people on the lookout for mortgages for first time buyers was recently revealed by Halifax Intermediaries.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2277.aspxA 90 per cent loan to value mortgage is one of a pair of new products recently unveiled by the Post Office and is available for first time buyers - and other mortgage hunters - to pick up now.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-new-2276.aspxFirst time buyers keeping track of mortgage developments will often hear about rate alterations from providers, and may already know that a variety of mortgage rates have been reduced by Barclays.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2275.aspxFirst time buyers can find out about new rates when they are announced by keeping up to date with the latest mortgage news. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2274.aspxFirst time buyers who want to learn about the housing market might like to look at the many reports about this sector which are published throughout the year. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/share-equity-mortgages-2273.aspxFirst time buyers should look out for new rate reductions on mortgages, as these could provide the boost they need to afford their debut property more easily.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-cml-2272.aspxThe Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has predicted that so-called gross mortgage lending is set to go up this year, with the organisation’s chief economist offering words that could prove encouraging to first time buyers.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/lloyds-makes-first-time-2271.aspxThis year, Lloyds Banking Group will lend £6.5 billion to first time buyers, it has pledged. It has forecast that some 60,000 people will becomes buyers with the Group's help before 2014.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/8-per-cent-more-first-2270.aspxThe Council of Mortgage Lenders has revealed that 8 per cent more mortgages were taken on by people buying for the first time last November than they were the month before.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2269.aspxThere have been new reductions at Nationwide Building Society which could catch the eyes of some first time buyers.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2268.aspxThere has been a NewBuy development at the building society Halifax where the shared equity mortgages initiative can now be accessed by homeowners looking to part-exchange their property.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2267.aspxJanuary 14th sees Barclays make a first time buyers mortgage called Family Springboard available.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2266.aspxFirst time buyer mortgages hunters are likely to be considering their property options at the moment, according to one expert.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2265.aspxThere are some savings to be had at Leeds Building Society at the moment where those seeking mortgages for first time buyers are concerned.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2264.aspxThere is a new addition to the first time buyer mortgages scene, with Halifax bringing out a fresh 90 per cent LTV option to join the others already on the market from a variety of suppliers.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2263.aspxFirst time buyers hunting for mortgages that can be accessed with a deposit of ten per cent are among those who could find themselves taking an interest in fresh HSBC rates.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2261.aspxA fresh mortgage deal has just been announced by Leeds Building society, which may have caught the eyes of some first time buyers.Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2262.aspxChartered psychologist Dr Jane McCartney has offered up some mortgage advice for first time buyers and anyone else trying to purchase property.Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2258.aspxGiving up the cigarettes could be a great piece of mortgage advice for first time buyers as well as a great piece of advice generally.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2259.aspxShared equity mortgages are something that first time buyers are likely to look into during their search for a home.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-mortgages-2260.aspxThere were more first time buyers in 2012, the Halifax is reporting that its yearly First Time Buyer Review reveals. And expert Martin Ellis has suggested that shared equity initiative NewBuy was a ‘positive step’.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2256.aspxThere is a fresh mortgage range at first direct which can be used by first time buyers and people moving house, and has been christened the Homebuyer range.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2257.aspxIt’s rare for a week to pass without some fresh mortgage deals being released, meaning a good piece of mortgage advice for first time buyers would surely be to try and keep up with these developments.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2255.aspxHere’s some mortgage advice for first time buyers: if you want to see news about what is going on in the housing market, why not look at Office for National Statistics data?Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2254.aspxPeople planning to invest in mortgages for first time buyers in Wales next year will be pleased to hear that households in that country are forecasting that their properties are going to go down in value during the coming year.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2253.aspxOne major New Year's resolution for many people is sure to involve a pledge to secure a first time buyer mortgage. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2252.aspxAmong those looking for first time buyer mortgages, some 30 per cent get parental financial aid, on average worth 20 per cent of the deposit.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/grand-offer-on-first-2251.aspxPeople hunting for first time buyer mortgages could get as much as £1,000 in cashback at Yorkshire Building Society, it says. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/20-000-first-time-buyer-2250.aspxThere were 20,000 first time buyer mortgages advanced the month before last, Council of Mortgage Lenders number have shown – a hike both year on year and month on month.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/fresh-potential-mortgages-2249.aspxThere are some fresh potential mortgages for first time buyers on offer at Accord, who have also cut rates on options with a 90 per cent LTV. All their current options at this LTV level have seen a 0.15 per cent rate slip.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-1-99-2248.aspxHSBC has given word of a 1.99 per cent fixed rate option that some first time buyers might wish to put of their short-list of potential mortgage deals.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-reasons-2247.aspxThere are a wide variety of potential reasons for buying instead of renting for first time buyers – as any reader of this site will know.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2246.aspxSome great festive mortgage advice for first time buyers could be to try a less pricy Christmas – and give themselves the present of having more sizeable deposit savings.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2245.aspxTracker and fixed mortgages for first time buyers have had their rates reduced at Nationwide. It's the fourth time the building society has cut rates in under two months.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2244.aspxFinding the right LTV (or Loan To Value) for you is one of the many pieces of mortgage advice for first time buyers that is often given out.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-hike-2243.aspxThe opening half of the current financial year saw building society Nationwide lend £2.5 billion to people buying their first property, it says.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2242.aspxA lot of people might want to pick up mortgages for first time buyers in London ideally, but it seems that among people already living in the capital, many would like to go somewhere else to live, too. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT