Investigation: future of mortgagesJun 26 2024

'The generation gap between mortgagors and pensioners is diminishing'

Chloe Cheung

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'The generation gap between mortgagors and pensioners is diminishing' — The oldest customer Santander helped to buy their first home so far in 2024 was 67 years old (RDNE Stock project/Pexels)

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Articles and web pages aimed at first-time buyers often feature pictures of couples in their 20s or 30s, like the image above.

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