Although the US is often seen as an indicator as to other financial markets – including our own – this should not be the case for mortgages. The two markets are completely different, and I would argue that the UK system is far more advanced than any available over the Atlantic.
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Our market is driven by the over-demand of people looking for properties, whereas in the States, there are too many houses, allowing prospective buyers to drive down the price.
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