–UK BBA: Sep Sa Mortgage Approvals 33,130 Vs 35,069 Aug
–UK BBA: Sep Sa Remortgage Approvals 24,498 Vs 26,643 Aug
–UK BBA: Sep Value House Purchase Loans STG4.846Bn Vs Stg5.16Bn
–UK BBA: Sep Net Credit Card Credit Up Stg172Mn

LONDON (MNI) – September mortgage approvals saw a surprise fall,
having risen in the four previous months, according to the latest
British Bankers’ Association data.

The number of approvals for house purchases in September fell to
33,130 from 35,069 in August, with August the highest outturn since May
2010. Analysts’ median forecast was for a modest further growth in
mortgage approvals to 36,000.

–London Bureau; Tel: +44207862 7491; email: drobinson@marketnews.com

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