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The Banking Crisis - What Affect Will It Have On Mortgage Lending
There are worrying signs in the loans market at the present time. The current banking crisis has lead to concerns that mortgage customers will find it harder to get loans and in turn, with houses becoming more difficult to sell, prices will fall.nnCentral banks around the world, including the Bank of England, are pouring billions into the money markets in a frantic attempt to ease the credit crisis. We are all aware that the world is in the grip of a “credit crunch̶
May 16, 2008
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How Smoking And Obesity Can Affect Your Life Insurance
Insurance companies calculate the cost of a persons life insurance cover by assessing risks in their lifestyle and high-risk lifestyle choices such as smoking and being overweight can increase your premiums by a significant amount.nnOne study found that the average smoker paid 56% more than a non-smoker. The study was based on nine of the UK’s top insurance companies and examined the premiums quoted for two men aged 30 asking for £100,000 cover over 25 years. The o
May 16, 2008
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Can Being Gay Prevent You From Getting Life Insurance?
If you are a chain-smoker, heavy drinker or are extremely overweight, you are likely to find it difficult obtaining a life insurance policy with reasonable premium rates. However, sexual orientation should now have no bearing on the availability to you of insurance products. This positive development is reflected in the recently published guide from the Association of British Insurers (ABI), which was co-produced with Compass, the gay financial advisers. nnDespite the fact th
May 15, 2008