08-06-2007
Fresh ideas needed for first-time buyers
An expert has called for new thinking for first-time home buyers.
According to a representative from Peopleschampion.com, there is a need to create a range of new lending options which incorporate a number of elements, including mortgages, student loans and retirement products.
"We desperately need some fresh thinking for first-time buyers," said Jim Spowart, chairman of Peopleschampion.com.
"Increasing the income multiples is simply not sustainable and the so-called 'affordability' assessments being adopted in some cases to meet repayments is highly dangerous of a person's financial situation changes," he added.
Peopleschampion.com offers comparisons on a number of differing products, including insurance products, financial products such as credit cards and mortgages, and utilities.
The word mortgage is derived from the words mort and gage and means death pledge.