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Risky low deposit mortgages hit high not seen since 2008, Bank of England data shows

The share of new mortgages where the deposit was lower than 10% of the property's value rose this year, as buyers struggle to get on the housing ladder.

Risky low deposit mortgages hit high not seen since 2008, Bank of England data shows

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The share of new mortgages where the deposit was lower than 10% of the property's value rose this year, as buyers struggle to get on the housing ladder.

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