Mortgage-wise, the Post Office has struggled to compete of late and although it offers various term trackers and fixed-rate deals, few stand out.
The best-buy mortgages rate-wise certainly look more competitive to borrowers with large mortgages who are likely to be in areas where prices are highest, notably London and the south-east.
On the other hand, after the government has spawned two mortgage monsters, is it wise to create any more?
They say expatriates would be wise to bypass mortgage brokers and deal directly with lenders, particularly those that keep some percentage of the loans they make on their own books.
The good news is that you should now be able to apply for a mortgage, but it would be wise to keep an eye on your credit record in future, especially if you have been the victim of identity fraud.
The lapses in credit-underwriting in the subprime-mortgage market hardly reflect a wise allocation of capital.
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It could also be wise to fix your mortgage now at a low rate, to ensure you can afford future repayments.
I'm not sure that would be the wise course; better to tighten mortgage lending rules and make policy more expansive in order to usher the dollar in a weaker direction.
THE HOME One problem with rushing to, say, pay off your mortgage is that it may not ultimately be wise to remain in a house.
In any case, he said, it is wise for any homeowner who has a reverse mortgage -- as well as anyone who is contemplating getting one -- to discuss the matter with children, heirs or a trusted adviser.
