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Long-term fixed-rate mortgages

Getting help with your debt

LONG-TERM FIXED-RATE MORTGAGES

Number 10: PM reveals plans for reform

HM Treasury: Mortgages

2004, HM Treasury - The Miles Review: The UK Mortgage Market: Taking a longer-term view

CML reacts to government's housing announcements

CML "Fixed rates more popular, affordability worse"

London Stock Exchange: Long-term fixed-rate deals 'have mass appeal'

FSA Mortgages Made Clear

FSA Mortgage Calculator

FSA Comparison tables

FSA - Money Made Clear: Buying a new home

MoneySupermarket Mortgages

Moneyfacts: Mortgages

Find.co.uk Mortgages

Money Saving Expert: Mortgages

GETTING HELP WITH YOUR DEBT

Consumer Credit Counselling Service (helpline 0800 138 1111)

Find your local Citizens Advice office

National Debtline (helpline 0800 808 4000)

Payplan (0800 917 7823)