Mortgage approvals rose again in October – BoE
'The mortgage sector is set for an extremely busy end to 2024 and an explosive start to 2025,' declares Alexander Hall chief Richard Merrett, in response to the latest Bank of England data.
Mortgage approvals dipped further in August – BoE
August saw net mortgage approvals for house purchases fall to the lowest level since February.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals hit a two-year high
'The outlook remains a very positive one for the remainder of the year,' comments Stephanie Daley of Foxtons-owned mortgage advisor Alexander Hall.
BoE heralds ‘optimism’ as mortgage lending picks up
Mortgage lending has hit the highest level since November 2022.
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