No deposit first-time buyers squeezed out

Story date: 2008-03-05 02:45:00
Added on: 2008-03-05 04:20:20

This is Money - Borrowers with bad debts are getting better mortgage deals than those without a deposit, as first-time buyers are shut out of the market. Squeezed out: Poor credit history borrowers can get better rates than first-time buyers with no deposit A Money ...


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