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Northern Rock, outsourcing and stress testing – The Mortgage Solutions Quiz

by: Samantha Partington
  • 25/07/2014
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Northern Rock, outsourcing and stress testing – The Mortgage Solutions Quiz
Here's our news quiz to test your knowledge of the week's most thought-provoking, quirkiest and downright bizarre moments on Mortgage Solutions.

Virgin Money has bought back the government’s stake in Northern Rock plc. How much did it pay for the privilege?

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A) £154.5m

B) £145.1m

C) £196.5M

To read the full story click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct answer: A) £154.5m

The Mortgage Works has announced plans to offer a rent guarantee period to new buy-to-let customers. How long  does the guarantee last?

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A) Six months

B) Three months

C) 12 months

 

To read the full story click HERE.

 

Correct answer: A) Six months

This week Family Building Society announced it had teamed up with Brilliant Solutions to process its mortgage applications. What will this move allow it to do?

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A) Expand its branch network

B) Expand its team of underwriters

C) Expand its BDM team

To read the full story click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

Correct answer:B) Expand its team of underwriters

Nationwide altered the stressed rate it uses in its affordability calculations. What is it now?

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A) 5.89%

B) 6.50%

C) 6.99%

To read the full story click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

Correct answer: C) 6.99%

The National Association of Estate Agents reported a dip in the number of sales to first-time buyers in June. What proportion of sales went to fledgling buyers last month?

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A) 20%

B) 28%

C) 34%

 

To read the full story click HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct answer: A) 20%

 

Congratulations you have completed The Mortgage Solutions Quiz!

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