Smile News Articles

The Worst Xmas Shopping Rip-Off... Ever! - Published:20/11/07

I was in BHS previous this week, shopping for some new furniture and quietly minding my own business As I was sitting on a divan and eyeing up the price-tag, a supermarket assistant came up to me with a big smile on her face "Would you like to take ...

Buy to let mortgages successful in Scotland - Published:05/09/07

According to fresh research by the expert buy-to-let mortgage broker, Landlord Mortgages, rental yields are put to decline still further over the course of 2007 However, in Scotland, buy to let landlords have a reason to smile, as their mortgage loa...

Mortgage fees soar 600% in two years - Published:04/09/07

Homebuyers are being lured into taking up what appear to be high-quality value mortgage deals only to be stung with huge feesGet an idea of some of the best mortgage interest rates on the marketplace with our tables >> Mortgage ratesLenders have bee...

1 in 5 'keep the change', says smile - Published:03/09/07

Most Britons would return the money if they were known too much change by a teller, new research has foundA full 67 per cent of those surveyed said they would give the money back, the review from the internet bank smile reportedOf those who not give...

Cooperative Financial Services launches ethical account - Published:31/08/07

helpful Financial Services has launched a new ethical student account to cater for the increasing demand for eco-friendly monetary products among customersA spokesperson for the group said that four-fifths of respondents in a poll would prefer an ec...

Mortgage application fees rise 83%, study indicates - Published:23/03/07

New research suggests that mortgage application cost have risen by 83 per cent in the last three years, in news that may be of concern to many people looking to find a remortgage deal information from financial services research firm Defaqto indicat...

Mortgage study provides insight into house hunting mindset - Published:16/03/07

A new mortgage learn has lifted the lid on how long buyers generally search for their vision home, in news that may be of interest to first-time buyers saving for their first mortgage According to research from Smile Mortgages, 33 per cent of home h...

smile launches competition for internet banking users - Published:06/03/07

Internet banking company smile is contribution anyone joining during the World Cup a place in a rivalry for a "fabulous festival"The company will provide a trip to the country which lifts the cup, so Brazil, Argentina, or possibly even England could...

Financial services provider launches new tracker mortgage - Published:09/02/07

populace looking to find a remortgage deal have been alerted to the open of a new tracker mortgage from online banking specialist SmileThe financial services supplier, which is part of banking institution The Co-operative Bank, has unveiled a new tw...

smile launches new mortgage products - Published:27/10/06

Two new fixed-rate and follower rate mortgages have been added to internet have an account smile's product rangeThe smile two-year fixed-rate mortgage offers clientele an interest rate of 534 per cent while the two-year tracker mortgage is available...

Lifetime mortgage hopes to make borrowers smile - Published:26/10/06

The internet have an account smile has launched a new mortgage that tracks the Bank of England (BoE) base speed for the entire period of the loanThe smile Lifetime Tracker Mortgage is provided by The Co-operative Bank and guarantees to path the BoE ...

Barclaycard launches text service - Published:25/10/06

Barclaycard has launched a novel text-based service that will remind cardholders to pay their bills five operational days before payment is due"We want to create our products easier to understand and these are simple things that will assist customer...

Current account competition heats up - Published:12/10/06

Current account head line speeds are increasing by up to six per cent before tax as provider's battle it out in a competitive marketBut for those happy to swap their local branch for an online portal or telephone this can increase dramatically – and...