The anticipated increase in repossession orders appears to be materialising, figures from the Ministry of Justice show.
Economists are divided as to how soon the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee is likely to change the base rate of interest.
The monetary policy committee has agreed to maintain the base rate of interest at its current level of five per cent for another month.
This weeks monetary policy committee decision could be spurred by the inflationary outlook in the immediate future, according to an economist.
While many Britons may face negative equity due to falling house prices, they are told that equity release is still a possibility for them.
The lowest rung on the housing ladder "has broken", according to John Charcol.
The latest Nationwide house price survey could give first-time buyers reason to celebrate, noting an annual fall in property valuations.
The High Court has confirmed that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) may pursue its assessment of the fairness of overdraft charges, it has been revealed.
Family help is proving to be the "main option" for first-time buyers (FTBs) in light of their inability to place a deposit on a property from their own funds, it has been suggested.
Debt is weighing heavily on the minds of the nations young people, according to Abbey.
Britons should obtain expert advice before deciding whether to take out payment protection insurance (PPI), it has been suggested.
A reduction in credit card balance transfer offers is likely to materialise in the form of other financial effects for many Britons, it has been claimed.
The Department of Communities and Local Government has announced a "major package" of support for those looking to purchase a property.
Chancellor Alistair Darling has urged lenders in the UK to ensure their rates reflect the quarter-point reduction made by the Bank of England.
Reductions in the base rate have so far proved meaningless for borrowers, it has been claimed.
The Bank of England has lowered the base rate of interest by 25 basis points to five per cent.
The housing ladder may be completely out of reach of graduates, it has been warned.
The Bank of England could opt to cut the base rate this month, according to an economist.
Tightened credit conditions have led Paragon Mortgages to announce it is halving the amount available to borrowers over the coming months.
Northern Rock is aiming to repay its debts by the end of 2010, according to a new business plan announced by the financial services provider.
March 31st sees the official introduction of the 2008 edition of the Banking Code.
It is in nobodys best interests to develop a serious debt problem, according to Halifax.
An atypical cut in the base rate of interest may be needed despite improving growth expectations, according to John Charcol.
Consumers in the UK could have become accustomed to debt as a lifestyle choice, it has been suggested.
With credit conditions tightening, Equifax warns Britons not to lie in order to access new lending.
The Bank of England will not change the interest rate in March, according to a number of economists.
An increasing number of Britons stand to benefit from bridging loans, it has been suggested.
The Bank of England will lower the base rate next week, according to financial industry insiders.
Bank of England governor Mervyn King has been reappointed to serve a further five-year term in the role, it has emerged.
A January decline in the average property value is the fourth such monthly fall in a row, it has been claimed.
A personal finance expert urges Britons to "get smart, get savvy" and address their monetary problems.
The impending publication of the Bank of Englands quarterly inflation report was a key influencing factor in the decision not to change the base rate of interest, it has emerged.
So-called Blue Monday went worse than expected for UK investors, with £77 billion wiped off the FTSE 100.
The number of insolvencies and individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) taking place in Britain looks set to rise significantly this year, with "quite a few predictions to say that there will be an increase".
The Bank of England has opted to maintain the current base rate of 5.5 per cent in its January meeting.
Consolidation loans might seem an increasingly appealing option for many as bankruptcies look set to rise.
The monetary policy committees decision to lower the base rate was unanimous, the Bank of England has revealed.
Britons could be facing a brighter Christmas financially thanks to seasonal sales, it has been claimed.
The coming year could be a tough one for borrowers, it has been warned.
The Bank of England faces a year of difficult interest rate decisions, according to the Confederation of British Industry.
The British Bankers Association reveals it is to support plans to see high street banks engage with the provision of individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs).
A likely repayment schedule should be given to prospective credit card customers before they sign up to a deal, it has been suggested.
Payment protection insurance (PPI) is generally not available to seasonal workers such as Santa, an expert warns.
A new version of the Banking Code is not to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of age, it has emerged.
A number of major lenders have responded to the Bank of Englands decision to lower interest rates by passing the saving on to their customers.
Britons in debt could be breathing a collective sigh of relief following the Bank of Englands move to reduce the base rate to 5.5 per cent, it has been claimed.
The Bank of England has lowered the base rate of interest to 5.5 per cent - as economists predict a year of such cuts.
A tenth of all personal loan products were withdrawn by lenders over the course of November, it has emerged.
A number of participants in the mortgage market are calling for a reduction in the base rate at this Thursdays meeting of the monetary policy committee.
Following recent marginal decreases in house prices, economists predict that the tightening of credit conditions could squeeze further before relaxing.
The Bank of England appears unlikely to lower interest rates, in spite of a number of recent economic crises, it has been claimed.
Northern Rock reveals it considers the proposed buyout deal from Virgin Money to be the best solution to its current liquidity crisis.
Holders of mortgages with troubled high street bank Northern Rock should be aware that the institution is quick to repossess property, according to a financial charity.
The fallout from the credit crunch is making borrowing more expensive for many Britons, an expert claims.
Credit card users should consider obtaining payment protection insurance (PPI), it has been suggested.
Consumer assistance service Citizens Advice has blamed lenders for allowing Britons to reach untenable levels of debt.
The Bank of Englands monetary policy committee has voted to maintain the base rate of interest.
The number of complaints made about payment protection insurance (PPI) is increasing, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
The credit crunch is to have less of an immediate effect on loans secured against property, according to the Bank of England.
There is a £2.3 trillion protection gap for Britons who have no life insurance, according to Sainsburys Bank.
The Bank of England has lent nearly £13 billion through its short-loan facility, it has emerged.
The base rate of interest could fall as early as November, it has been claimed.
The Bank of England has voted to maintain the current base rate of interest at 5.75 per cent.
Financial services providers are failing to make the required headway in making payment protection insurance (PPI) fair, it has been claimed.
Britons could expect to see an interest rate cut in the run-up to Christmas, it has been suggested.
Becoming accustomed to debt while at university helps graduates to apply for credit cards and loans later in life, it has been claimed.
The availability of unsecured loans is decreasing, according to a Bank of England survey.
A new way of calculating headline interest rates has been suggested by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
The nine members of the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee (MPC) all voted to maintain the base rate at 5.75 per cent this month, it has emerged.
Hundreds of Northern Rock customers queued for hours to empty their savings accounts this weekend, it has emerged.
The Bank of England has lent financial assistance to Northern Rock at the request of Alistair Darling, it has emerged.
Many of the interest rates offered on banks primary services are aimed solely at achieving a favourable ranking in best buy tables, according to Nationwide.
The US sub-prime mortgage crisis could impact on UK mortgages if it extends over the long-term, it has been warned.
Consumers could stand to benefit financially from reviewing which products they currently have, it has been advised.
Barclays turned to the Bank of England for a £1.6 billion emergency loan following a "glitch" last week, it has emerged.
There may be unforeseen damage caused by providing handouts to friends, an expert cautions.
Personal loan advertisements must not carry misleading statements relating to payment protection insurance (PPI) and other products, it has been urged.
The UK would technically be bankrupt if it were not for secured loans, it has been advised.
The Bank of England unanimously voted to maintain interest rates at its August meeting, it has been revealed.
Britons seeking unsecured loans must have a "reasonable" credit rating, it has been advised.
Many homeowners incur debt beyond their mortgages when moving house, it has emerged.
A Which? study of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling has been applauded by the Post Office.
Post Office has stated that fines levied against Capital One are "welcome news".
Britons are becoming more likely to borrow money via secured loans, according to the Bank of Englands (BoE) latest inflation report.
Financial services provider Alliance & Leicester has recommended a personal loan to those suffering money troubles following a break-up.
Northern Rock has revealed that the interest rate for its unsecured loans is to stand at 6.5 per cent typical APR from February 2007.
The amount "wasted" on uncompetitive personal loans from high street banks may be as much as £285 million, according to Alliance & Leicester.
Post Office is encouraging borrowers to compare loans to see if they could get a better deal on their payment protection insurance.
Online marketplace Zopa is urging its users to compare loans in order to secure the best deal in 2007.
New research from AA Personal Loans has found that region has a variety of impacts on car driving habits.
The unsecured loan market has slowed, according to Alliance and Leicester, which has just published its new borrowing thermometer.
Loan provider Northern Rock has announced strong trading figures in spite of increased interest rates.
New research from Alliance & Leicester has warned car buyers of the dangers of opting for car dealer finance.
Customers who agree a loan with first direct over the coming weeks can take advantage of a tempting offer.
Increasing numbers of parents are looking to loans to help finance their childrens education, according to research from Sainsburys Bank.
A number of MPs have backed plans to put a cap on the interest rates charged by doorstep lenders.
Loans company Northern Rock has reported an increase in borrowing over the first half of the year, it has announced today (July 25th).
A senior Lloyds TSB economist has commented on the current interest rate rise uncertainty and consumer confidence.
The National Consumer Council (NCC) has welcomed the Competition Commissions initial investigation findings into the home credit market.
Consumers could find the best loans from using internet comparison sites to check all providers, rather than just assuming more well-known banks are the best bet.
Consumers considering taking out loans have been advised by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to consider the long term ramifications and not just the short term benefits.
Low cost loans could be the most beneficial way to purchase a car, according to Alliance & Leicester (A&L).
Using online tools could help people to choose the loan that is most suitable for them, industry experts have claimed.
People willing to shop around for their loans could benefit from significant savings, according to Alliance & Leicester (A&L).
Larger loans often offer far better interest rates than smaller amounts, according to a new report.
Shopping around for loans could prove to be more beneficial than opting for a high street provider, according to Alliance & Leicester (A&L).
Consumers have been advised that taking out a loan may prove to be more financially beneficial than paying off their credit cards.
Shopping around online for a loan could be more beneficial than sticking with the traditional high street banks, according to Alliance & Leicester (A&L).
Loans should be considered when making large purchases, according to Alliance and Leicester.
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 4.5 per cent.
New research has uncovered the fact that many Britons do not care if they are in debt.
