JSMedia – The government decision to axe some mortgage products has left the property market unable to support the amount of buyers it needs to finance their plans. While many mortgage companies have experienced a surge in applications, many expect the number of people facing unemployment to rise as the government withdraws support schemes. The withdrawal of some mortgage products is likely to have a negative impact on the property market and homebuyers. Some homeowners are already altering their plans in response.
Despite the government’s support, the cuts to mortgage products are having a negative impact. Nationwide, the country’s second largest lender, has cut its mortgage offers for first-time buyers to 60% from 70%. This means that borrowers will need to provide a 40% deposit and have 30% equity in the home. Halifax and Virgin Money have also cut LTV to 60% from seventy-five percent, putting the overall cost of buying a house even higher for first-time buyers.
While the government has yet to announce any compensation for home buyers, the large number of forbearance claims suggests a need for a scheme to protect consumers’ deposits. In one survey of more than 1,300 prospective homebuyers and homeowners, over half had lost their exchange deposit. In addition, the new lending restrictions will make borrowers more reluctant to take out a mortgage, a situation which will make it even harder for the property market to recover.
Home Buyers Hit As Government Withdraws Mortgage Products
The withdrawal of the MIP has forced a large number of homebuyers to cancel their transactions. These frustrated homebuyers have lost an average of PS23,000 and in some cases, their entire mortgage deposits. They are also seeing a dramatic rise in the number of buyers fleeing from high-cost markets to cheaper ones. With this slew of foreclosures, homebuyers are left in a limbo, and they are not happy with the lack of choice.
Withdrawing mortgage products, the UK has seen a major increase in interest rates. The FSA has set strict criteria for repayment vehicle and has withdrawn the MIP from the market. This could lead to a prolonged recession and recovery in the economy. As a result, it is important to understand why lenders have ceased lending to MIP holders. This could have serious consequences on the housing market. But if the withdrawal of MIP continues, this will have a huge impact on homebuyers’ ability to buy homes.
As the demand for housing falls, the supply of available homes is declining. The supply of homes in the UK is still too low to accommodate the demand. This is a major concern for the future of the country. While the government has relaxed lending restrictions for the housing market, the number of homes on the market has decreased. The housing market has remained weak and prices have dropped. However, a lack of housing inventory means that the housing market has been a hot spot for the past couple of years.
Banks are being forced to withdraw their mortgage products, and this is bad news for home buyers. While they have their own responsibilities in a healthy housing market, it is up to the government to provide stability for the country. Increasing interest rates have affected the affordability of the housing market. So, lenders need to reconsider their policies to keep the property market healthy. Fortunately, the banks have reacted with their products.
Another effect of home prices is that the price of homes is rising faster than the buyer’s budget. Those who have little or no equity in their home are also suffering. As a result, they may not be able to afford a mortgage. As a result, they are struggling to get on the property ladder or sell their own homes. If the prices continue to fall, they will have to lower their prices to attract buyers.
As the housing market recovers, home buyers will find it difficult to purchase a home. The average price of a home will rise despite the current housing market conditions. While the number of active homes for sale will decrease by a significant amount, it is expected to stabilize over the next few months. Those who have the money to pay off a mortgage are often willing to spend more than they have to, according to Redfin’s recent study.