First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years
First-time buyers are borrowing through mortgages that last an average of 31 years as the affordability of homes remains a stretch.
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Consumer finance new business grew by 1% in April 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew in April 2025 by 1% compared with the same month in 2024. In the first four months of 2025, new business in this market was 4% higher than in the same period in 2024.
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Second charge mortgage new business volumes fell by 2% in April 2025
Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said:
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Average first-time buyer mortgage term is now 31 years
New data from UK Finance has shown that the average first-time buyer mortgage term is now 31 years.
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Mortgages approvals fall for fourth consecutive month
Latest data from the Bank of England has found that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals decreased sharply by £13.7 billion to -£0.8 billion in April. This followed an increase in net borrowing by £9.6 billion in March.
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Second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 18% in March 2025
Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer & Mortgage Finance and Inclusion at the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said:
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