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Monday, 19 December 2011

Stricter Mortgage Rules Likely

The FSA has proposed new affordability rules to stop irresponsible lending. The proposals will tighten up lender credit checks on mortgage applications, effectively signalling an end to 'self-cert' mortgages, where people were able to get mortgages with few checks on their actual income levels or ability to repay their mortgage.

Interest-only mortgages will still be offered but only if there is a 'credible' plan to repay the loan, with applicants no longer able to assume rising house prices will repay the mortgage balance.
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