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Wednesday, April 09, 2008

100% Mortgages Withdrawn

Abbey became the final large lender to withdraw 100% mortgages this week.

Prior to the credit crunch, borrowers were able to borrow up to 125% of the property value. Like other riskier types of borrowings such as sub-prime mortgages, product providers have removed these loans from their books.

it will casuse probelems for 2 types of lenders

1 First time buyers who don't have a deposit.
2 Buyers who took out 100% mortgages in the good times and now won't be able to get a new remortgage deal especially those on interst only mortgages. Their mortgages are likely to increase considerably.

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