MoneySavingExpert News Interest rate Homeowners urged to hurry for top mortgage fixesHomeowners who want a fixed rate mortgage were today urged to move fast as lenders began pulling their best deals, following rising funding costs.19 January 2011 When a credit card is cheaper than a loanA loan price war has broken out but some borrowers could save by ignoring the top deals and plumping for a credit card instead.18 January 2011 Should you fix your savings?The Bank of England base rate may have been held at 0.5% yesterday but some economists predict it could rise this year, so what should savers do with their cash?14 January 2011 Home owners told to prepare for 5% base rateHome owners should prepare for a series of interest rate rises to around 5%, a Bank of England official warned today.23 December 2010 Are pre-booked mortgages good rate rise shields?Mortgage holders worried about rising interest rates can reserve a fixed rate deal for up to seven months if they don't want to commit just yet.21 December 2010 Base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 21st consecutive month.9 December 2010 Halifax to hike standard variable mortgage rate for new borrowersThe UK's largest mortgage lender Halifax is set to hike costs for new customers who come to the end of an introductory deal.25 November 2010 'House prices could rise 16% by 2014'House prices will edge ahead by 2% next year but property values will be 16% higher by the end of 2014, an economics consultancy predicted today.10 November 2010 An interest cap 'could drive people to loan sharks'Restricting the interest rates lenders can charge could drive vulnerable consumers into the arms of illegal loan sharks, a trade body warns.9 November 2010 Five-year fixed mortgages at all-time low: should you lock in?The cost of five-year fixed rate mortgages is at its lowest ever level, prompting some brokers to suggest borrowers should snap them up soon.19 October 2010 First789 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us