A new mortgage? That'll be £10,000: Lenders raise fees to 'astronomical' levels (Daily Mail)
Story date: 2007-12-08 02:00:13
Added on: 2007-12-08 09:00:07
Finance giants are taking advantage of home buyers by introducing 'astronomical' mortgage application fees that can top £10,000. Banks and building societies are cashing in through charges that can add crippling extra costs to buying a home or remortgaging
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