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Print friendly version 30 Nov 2009

Society approvals hold steady: BSA

Mortgage approvals and lending from building societies were steady in October compared to September, according to the latest statistics from the Building Societies Association (BSA).

The value of building society mortgage approvals in October was £1.51bn - broadly in line with the £1.56bn of approvals in September.

Gross lending by building societies also remained steady with £1.66bn being lent in October compared to £1.60bn in September. However, activity remains considerably more subdued than a year earlier.

Adrian Coles, director-general of the BSA, said that funding conditions remain difficult and the supply of properties to the market is low, which is frustrating any increase in demand for house purchase.

He added: “Modest improvements in the housing market have occurred in recent months, especially when compared to the start of the year, however lending still remains subdued compared to previous years. Lending activity is likely to remain depressed until funding and supply conditions improve.”



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