UK bank to pay US $5.5B over toxic-mortgage claims – Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Royal Bank of Scotland, a bank based out of the United Kingdom, is in big trouble with the United States of America. Apparently, they are guilty of providing toxic mortgages and there is fault in their underwriting. underwriting. They have agreed to give the aunited States of America authorities 6.5 billion dollars to resolve these […]

Seven things that can make a house unmortgageable – AOL UK

In the article, “Seven Things That Can make a House Unmortgageable”, the writer lists and gives some details for the worst things mortgage companies look for when researching mortgage grants. The list consists of two very invasive and destructive plants from the far east, two leaseholder problems, proximity to commercial businesses, and structural deficiencies in […]

GoCompare moves into mortgage market – Evening Standard

The insurance price comparison company GoCompare has now taken a stake in the digital mortgage firm Mortage Gym. Shares rose 5 percent to 109P after the company announced to would side with credit checker Experian in this new venture. UK homeowners now have the opportunity to use the robo-advise site to complete a mortgage application […]

The top five ways to sell your home this summer – Your Money

The real estate market tends to cool down as the weather warms up, with activity dwindling especially in July and August. NAEA Propertymark shares these top five tips for summer sales. Love at first sight First impressions are crucial. Make sure the exterior of the home appears attractive and well cared for. For example, wash […]

Kate Middleton dazzles in Princess Diana’s tiara for State Banquet with King and Queen of Spain – Mirror.co.uk

This article is very drifty; it does not focus on a single topic. The article starts out by talking about Kate Middleton wearing Princess Diana’s tiara for the third time recently to a meeting with the King and Queen of Spain. The article then uses the topic of tiara to switch the focus to the […]

Pound climbs after Fed chair Yellen says US economy steady enough for more rate hikes; UK jobless rate hits 42-year … – Telegraph.co.uk

The U.S. economy is steadier than it used to be, and this may be good for those in the U.S. It means jobs may be more stable and people may have more money. This does affect other countries, though. The U.S. deals with other countries a lot on financial grounds. The U.K. is one country […]

10 rookie mistakes too many first-time homebuyers make – Business Insider

A business website has published an article about first time home purchases. It lists ten common mistakes committed by first time home buyers. Examples include getting too attached to a particular house, using the listing agent (who may represent the seller’s interests), not getting pre-approval from a bank, and not saving enough money. Each tip […]

Chasing the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre – BBC News

The national Oceanography Centre is leading research in a complex system of oceanic currents known as the North Atlantic Subpolar Gyre, which has a profound effect on weather patterns as well as a relation to hurricanes. Researchers are leaving instruments under water which will study the flow and interplay of warm and cold water, in […]

7 of the dumbest things people do with their money before they buy a home – Business Insider

Here are the seven biggest mistakes that people do with their money before purchasing a home. One, they are waiting for a big return or influx of money. Two, they combine to many big life events. Three, they use their emergency savings for a down payment on the house. Four, they invest their down payment […]

Many mortgage rates still falling for now, market mon… – Estate Agent Today

A website that covers the real estate market in the UK has published an article about mortgage interest rates. The article states that despite the housing market being stuck at a plateau, mortgage rates are continuing to decrease. A company that monitors interest rates believes the rates are falling because of competition among money lending […]