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HTB2 details released, initial mortgage rates from 4.99%

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Graham_Devon wrote: »
    Wow, Cameron has today, apparently, made dreams a reality!

    Totally the opposite judging by the general reaction. There's no giveaway as people mistakenly assumed. This is a plan with a commercial basis. That may well make a profit for taxpayers.
  • antrobus
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    grizzly1911 wrote: »
    ....Wonder why the non nationalised lenders are slower to join the bun fight?

    From this morning's Telegraph;

    Estimates of the potential revenues from Help-to-Buy emerged as HSBC became the fifth lender to sign up to the scheme on the day of its official launch, and Royal Bank of Scotland was inundated with demand for its first two deals.

    RBS, Lloyds Banking Group, Virgin Money and Aldermore have already agreed to offer Help-to-Buy deals,

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/mortgages/10363332/Help-to-Buy-to-raise-over-1bn-in-taxes.html
  • Thrugelmir
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    grizzly1911 wrote: »
    Wonder why the non nationalised lenders are slower to jointhe bun fight?

    No rush.......... No funds until January.

    Maybe a wait and see game. While lenders show their rates.
  • purch
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  • HAMISH_MCTAVISH
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    Thrugelmir wrote: »
    No rush.......... No funds until January.

    :rotfl:

    Awwww, bless.

    The wrongness continues.:)

    Programme open now, with borrowers able to complete before January if they desire.;)
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  • brit1234
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    antrobus wrote: »
    RBS, Lloyds Banking Group, Virgin Money and Aldermore have already agreed to offer Help-to-Buy deals,

    You mean Aldermore the famous sub-prime lender. lol
    :exclamatiScams - Shared Equity, Shared Ownership, Newbuy, Firstbuy and Help to Buy.

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  • HAMISH_MCTAVISH
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    Hi Brit!!!!

    You must be absolutely fuming over all the good news lately, house price rises heading rapidly towards double digit percentages, banks inundated with demand for HTB2 and having to open late, prices up in every region of the UK, etc etc etc....

    Can I just say the thought of all that impotent rage bubbling up in you over other people's good fortune makes me immensely happy.

    I do so look forward to your daily ranting on the mortgage and house buying boards. It makes me smile for absolutely ages every time.

    Lots of love

    H :)

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    Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.”
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  • chucknorris
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    brit1234 wrote: »
    You mean Aldermore the famous sub-prime lender. lol

    What happened to all the indices on your signature? Are you currently updating them?
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  • Graham_Devon
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    HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »
    Can I just say the thought of all that impotent rage bubbling up in you over other people's good fortune makes me immensely happy.

    Simple old bean, aren't you!

    Can just see you sitting there with a massive grin on your face, smug in the knowledge that someone else is having a hard time, but you are just dandy. Sure, it helps that you are so open about your very simple pleasures!
  • antrobus
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    brit1234 wrote: »
    You mean Aldermore the famous sub-prime lender. lol

    I believe that the Daily Telegraph was referring to Aldermore, the bank launched in 2009. What makes you think they are or were a "sub-prime lender"?

    You're not confusing them with some other bank are you? LOL?
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