Monkey Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/oct/20/mortgage-lending-slumps Mortgage lending slumped to its lowest level in a decade in September as home owners were deterred by the uncertainty caused by the government's planned cuts to spending and public sector jobs.The data from the Council of Mortgage of Lenders was described as a "shocker" by one mortgage broker as the figures were also lower than August, traditionally a quiet month. The CML used the slump in the market to make one last plea to the government ahead of the comprehensive spending review for schemes for borrowers in difficulty not to be cut. Gross lending was £12bn in September, down from £12.1bn in August and 7% lower than September 2009. The last time lending was this low was in September 2000 when £10bn was advanced for home loans. Brian Murphy, head of lending at independent mortgage broker, Mortgage Advice Bureau, said: "September's figures are a shocker – down on August, usually the quietest month of the year, down on last September when we were still in the grips of recession, and no sign of the traditional post-summer bounce in mortgage activity which doesn't bode well for the rest of the year and early 2011." Brokers had been braced for a slow autumn because of the comprehensive spending review later today. Michael Coogan, director general of the CML, said: "Lending volumes do not seem likely to increase substantially towards the end of the year. Funding pressures on lenders remain, and the practical implications of government and public spending cuts are beginning to emerge, with a resulting impact on consumer confidence. "Despite the pressures on government finances, today's comprehensive spending review is no time to make further cuts in state support for borrowers in difficulty. A concerted effort by borrowers, lenders, the government and money advice agencies has helped to keep mortgage arrears and repossessions in check during the current economic downturn. These support measures help contain the wider costs of homelessness, and deliver wider benefits to the government. Now is not the time to weaken the existing safety net." Mortgage brokers are now warning that a "long, hard winter and further downward pressure on house prices looks inevitable", Murphy added. The slowdown in lending may lead to further house price falls. Data on house prices during September has been conflicting. Halifax reported that house prices fell by a record 3.6% during September – the biggest fall in 27 years – although Nationwide had house prices rising 0.1% in the same month. it seems that they are starting to realise, its all connected. but from the wrong way round. CML wanting the Government to prop up the market, nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pent Up Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good good. Cheers my up after a rubbish spending review. Here's to a good Christmas, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realistbear Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Maybe its just me but I think this is the best news of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Good day to bury bad news. So worth a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/oct/20/mortgage-lending-slumps it seems that they are starting to realise, its all connected. but from the wrong way round. CML wanting the Government to prop up the market, nice Thanks for that Monkey! Mortgage brokers are now warning that a "long, hard winter and further downward pressure on house prices looks inevitable", Murphy added.The slowdown in lending may lead to further house price falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Maybe its just me but I think this is the best news of the day. Best news since... Halifax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pent Up Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Best news since... Halifax? I'd say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dances with sheeple Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I suppose without the wall of money being pumped into the housing market it can only collapse in on itself? Spending review just a side-show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pent Up Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I suppose without the wall of money being pumped into the housing market it can only collapse in on itself? Spending review just a side-show? Mortgage approvals are realised demand. Demand is plummeting! Supply is increasing. It's all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I suppose without the wall of money being pumped into the housing market it can only collapse in on itself? Spending review just a side-show? For us, probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snugglybear Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 But, but, but... Wasn't the market supposed to pick up in September? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellow Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Is this adjusted for inflation? If not, the figures are even worse than they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 But, but, but... Wasn't the market supposed to pick up in September? That confirms Halifax, and rubbishes Rightmove. The crash is back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepista Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Gross lending was £12bn in September, down from £12.1bn in August and 7% lower than September 2009. The last time lending was this low was in September 2000 when £10bn was advanced for home loans. IO'd love to see gross market lending as a proportion of the average house price at the time. Sept 2010 - average house price £160k (?), lending 12.1 billion = 750,000 houses? Sept 2000 - average house price £100k (?), lending 10 billion = 1,000,000 houses. So not just a little less, but effectively 25% less than in 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 IO'd love to see gross market lending as a proportion of the average house price at the time. Sept 2010 - average house price £160k (?), lending 12.1 billion = 750,000 houses? Sept 2000 - average house price £100k (?), lending 10 billion = 1,000,000 houses. So not just a little less, but effectively 25% less than in 2000. Exactly! I was wondering about that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pent Up Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 BOE trends in lending also showing another drop in approvals. 44k from 45k last month. So much for the September rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired of Waiting Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 BOE trends in lending also showing another drop in approvals. 44k from 45k last month. So much for the September rush! Yay! Thanks for that! Keeping the hope alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selling up Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 IO'd love to see gross market lending as a proportion of the average house price at the time. Sept 2010 - average house price £160k (?), lending 12.1 billion = 750,000 houses? Sept 2000 - average house price £100k (?), lending 10 billion = 1,000,000 houses. So not just a little less, but effectively 25% less than in 2000. I believe that gross lending includes remortgaging though, so this exercise isn't really informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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