Here's our news quiz to test your knowledge of the week's most thought-provoking, quirkiest and downright bizarre moments on Mortgage Solutions.
Eight days into the year and already the Financial Conduct Authority has issued warnings about dodgy payday lenders preying on cash-strapped consumers struggling after Christmas. Three were named in total: WageAnyDay, KwikCash and which other?
A) WeLendToAnyone
B) PayInSlices
C) StressFreeLoans
To read the full story click HERE.
Correct answer B) PayInSlices
A poll carried out by the British Property Federation asked MPs which method of property taxation they were most supportive of, a revaluation of the council tax bands or a mansion tax. Surprisingly, the Labour MPS were not in unanimous support for a mansion tax – their flagship policy.
How many voted for the re-evaluation of council tax bands?
A) Two fifths
B) Three quarters
C) One third
To read the full story click HERE.
Correct answer A) Two fifths
Neil Hoare, formerly of PTFS, announced his appointment at rival network HomeLoan Partnership this week. What role will he take?
A) Commercial director
B) IT director
C) Director of external affairs
To read the full story click HERE.
Correct answer: A) Commercial director
Barclays launched the UK’s lowest 10-year fixed rate this week. What was the record-breaking rate?
A) 2.50%
B) 3.15%
C) 2.99%
To read the full story click HERE.
Correct answer: C) 2.99%
According to research of the buy-to-let market carried out by BDRC how much rent does the average tenant pay?
A) £590
B) £550
C) £600
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Correct answer: C) £c
600
Congratulations you have completed the Mortgage Solutions Quiz!
