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01/12/2008
Mortgage Lending Still Falling
The number of mortgages being approved is still continuing to fall, the Bank of England has confirmed.
Their latest figures show that mortgage approvals fell to 32,000 in October, 1,000 less than in September.
The value of mortgages loaned also took a dramatic tumble in October, falling to £459 million, compared with £1.49 billion in September.
The figure is the second lowest on level and represents only 6% of the amount in October 2007.
(KMcA)
Their latest figures show that mortgage approvals fell to 32,000 in October, 1,000 less than in September.
The value of mortgages loaned also took a dramatic tumble in October, falling to £459 million, compared with £1.49 billion in September.
The figure is the second lowest on level and represents only 6% of the amount in October 2007.
(KMcA)
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