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New Voluntary Code To Help Mortgage Prisoners With Mortgage

Published / Last Updated on 06/08/2018

Are you trapped in your mortgage by new lending rules meaning you are a 'mortgage prisoner'? There is a new voluntary code agreed by UK Finance, Building Societies Association and the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association to help you secure a new mortgage or remortgage if you meet the criteria.

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