Mortgages in arrears continue to fall
A recent news report from The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) headlined ‘Arrears and possessions continue to fall’.
The number of mortgages in arrears continued to fall in the second quarter of this year, and is now at its lowest level since records began more than 20 years ago. Data from the CML show that at the end of June there were 92,500 mortgages in arrears of at least 2.5% of the balance (0.84% of the total), down from 95,900 at the end of March. The number of mortgages in arrears was 13.4% lower than a year ago, when the total stood at 106,800, and is now at its lowest level since the run of figures began in 1994.
Commenting on the new data, CML director general Paul Smee said: “Another welcome reduction in arrears and possessions shows that borrowers are continuing to prioritise their mortgage commitments and that lenders remain committed to helping them through a period of temporary difficulty, wherever possible. As ever, the key to success in dealing with any payment problems is to address them as soon as possible. Any borrowers anticipating difficulty in paying their mortgage should therefore speak to their lender at the earliest opportunity”.
To read the CML report in full with data click here
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