All the bank chiefs have been summoned to the head

About time I say!  Alistair Darling is hauling in the big bank chiefs and asking them this basic question:

 

The current base rate is 0.5%.  Why are most loans either inaccessible or priced at rates in excess of 5%?

 

Here Here!

 

We need loans and we need them fast.  I hope after their good telling off they leave number 11 and change their pricing and lending criteria.

 

There is only so much the government can do.  If commercial organisations have the power to cripple small, medium and large sized businesses then it could be time for banks to be properly nationalised.  I hope it does not come to that but it seems that it could be the only option if the banks sit tight.

 

I have had to pull out of some purchases (which I really hate doing as it damages my credibility) and juggle a bit of my cash reserves so I can complete on some properties I am buying.  However looking forward, if the lending situation does not change then my purchase rate will have to slow down.  Arrrgghhh!

 

If you are a small landlord (less than 20 properties) you should be alright as there are BTL lenders who will look at you.  If you have more than 20 then you might have exceeded exposure limits set by banks.  The only options after that are the commercial lenders.

 

So I am really interested in the outcome of Darling's little chat and see if they will act.  Do you reckon they will?  No, nor do I!

 

Ajay


Posted on: 27th Jul 2009






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