Remortgaging continued to dominate in August according to UK Finance

September 26, 2018

UK Finance Household Finance Update – August 2018 published today.

The update reveals that gross mortgage lending for the total market in August was £24.1bn, some 1.2 per cent lower than a year earlier.

Commenting on the data, Peter Tyler, Director, UK Finance, said:

“Remortgaging continued to dominate in August, as homeowners took advantage of a competitive market to lock into attractive deals.

“Growth in card spending remained fairly strong, reflecting the boost to retail sales from the warm weather as well as the growing use of credit cards as a preferred means of payment.

“However, the overall economic outlook remains mixed as household incomes continue to be squeezed by rising inflation.”

Read the UK Finance Household Finance Update – August 2018 in full click here.

 

 

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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