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But why delay it? Why such low interest rates to try to hold off mass repos?0
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Maybe but only an idiot would think its worth keeping the 10% with variable mortgaes happy when all the savers hate him for the low interest rates.0
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1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »Buying votes
10% vote winner for all those on standard variable mortgage rate.
Don't you mean anyone who is not on a fixed rate? After all there's many making savings and some financial institutions have even lowered rates below 3% for all not on fixed.
I'm surprised there's no discussion over the reality of taking fixed rate mortgages? Having taken fixed rates in the past, I've always found my peace of mind was actually more expensive.0 -
Maybe but only an idiot would think its worth keeping the 10% with variable mortgaes happy when all the savers hate him for the low interest rates.
Votes Bought
30% Variable & Tracked (edited thanks LizzieS)
First time buyers
BTL Investors with equity & disposible cash
New Housing Association Tennants
Mortgage Interest Relief 4% of households
Additional Votes Bought
Minimum Wage & Holiday Entitlement Increase 1m
EU Temporary Agency Workers Directive 700,000
What is the betting the gas & elec suppliers are in order by the time the recession has past & then an election is called?Not Again0 -
Don't you mean anyone who is not on a fixed rate? After all there's many making savings and some financial institutions have even lowered rates below 3% for all not on fixed.
I'm surprised there's no discussion over the reality of taking fixed rate mortgages? Having taken fixed rates in the past, I've always found my peace of mind was actually more expensive.
Your right.
Treble the 10%Not Again0
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