MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Major UK banks downgraded by Moody'sBritain's banks rode out the latest blow to confidence in the industry today after 15 of the world's biggest institutions were downgraded by Moody's.22 June 2012 Rate drop fuels cheap mortgage hopeHopes of cheaper mortgage deals were fuelled this week after lenders' borrowing rates tumbled to an all-time low, according to a mortgage broker.21 June 2012 Can you double your savings interest?It may sound like weirdy-beardy nonsense, but many savers can more than double their interest using my savings fountain concept. 13 June 2012 House sales down 40% since boomHouse sales have plummeted by almost 40% since the peak of the boom five years ago, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said today.12 June 2012 Halifax: House prices up in MayHouse prices showed a slight increase last month but are unlikely to move much over the rest of this year, Halifax said today.7 June 2012 Base rate held at 0.5% again and no further QEThe base rate has been held at its 0.5% historic low once again, the Bank of England announced today. 7 June 2012 Nationwide: House prices showed modest increase in MayHouse prices have managed to weather the recession by recording their first monthly increase since February, a study said today.31 May 2012 Surprise family income boost, despite recessionFamilies have seen their finances improve over the last year which has helped them boost their savings despite the recession, according to a report.30 May 2012 Power prices now UK consumers' biggest worryEnergy costs are now the top financial worry for most Britons, ahead of rising food and mortgage repayments, a survey says.18 May 2012 Eurozone crisis could push mortgage rates upMortgage holders and wannabe first-time buyers have been warned by the Bank of England that the cost of home loans could rise due to the eurozone crisis.17 May 2012 First404142 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us