Care home crisis raises doubts on strategy
June 6, 2011 by
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Care home crisis raises doubts on strategy The financial problems of the biggest retirement home operator have left 31,000 residents fearing for their future and ignited a debate about relying on the private sector for public services. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Norwich & Peterborough raises its mortgage costs
February 5, 2010 by
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Norwich & Peterborough raises its mortgage costs Building society becomes latest lender to raise its SVR in the face of heightened competition in the savings market Norwich & Peterborough building society has become the latest lender to increase its standard variable rate (SVR), raising the cost of borrowing for thousands of customers. Although the Bank [...]
FHA Raises Premiums, Down Payments Amid Mortgage Delinquencies
January 21, 2010 by
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FHA Raises Premiums, Down Payments Amid Mortgage Delinquencies The cost of a government-guaranteed mortgage will be more expensive for U.S. homebuyers as the Federal Housing Administration raises insurance rates and tightens credit-score rules to combat a rise in delinquencies. Read more on BusinessWeek