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UK Budget 2008 - Economy

Initiative looks to unblock mortgage markets

By Norma Cohen, Economics Correspondent

Published: March 13 2008 02:00 | Last updated: March 13 2008 02:00

The Treasury on Wednesday unveiled a new consultation on market-led solutions to the crunch in wholesale mortgage markets.

The proposals include private sector insurance products to encourage homeowners to borrow at fixed interest rates for longer terms.

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