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If Trump keeps relatively quiet, then despite the assassination, our MTRO might rise toward the results season.
Perhaps the cricket glow will lead to an enormous offer for MTRO. Hope you enjoy Theosus

You can think beyond a bank as potential suitor in my view, why not someone like L&G?

Now you have spoilt my evening because that means the sp will drop in the morning; better not look LOL

not always worth what the figures suggest, bankers get their sums wrong and end up with bad debts. Just watch what happens when property values fall, inflation/interest rates rise and borrowers can't meet payments. The figures are in danger of being over simplified. And I still believe MTRO will be around 250 by the end of Feb '20 GLA

Jinny there have always been different mortgage deals, and contrary to what you may think not everyone with a mortgage wants or knows how to switch to get a better deal. If you switch and only have a mortgage of say £50,000 the fee has the 'effect' of increasing the interest you pay. It is not all about the headline rate, and the client might not meet the criteria e.g. self employed with short trading exp. etc.

Jinny connect the dots, maybe it applies to you too, and I'm not being rude. The BOE had a big part to play in funding the mortgage market in recent years by making money cheap and available to the banks IMHO.

The example that was used was 75% LTV which to my mind removes a large element of risk.

Having had experience of placing mortgages, some of you are getting caught up with the headline rates. Anyone over the age of 40 ought to be aware how unreal current rates are. As Mr cuddo has pointed out the criteria can be very stringent. The MTRO rate still represents a fantastic deal.
Oh and I don't believe its over for MTRO as an Inde', make that call when you see full year figs. GLA

Jinny not demoralised, quite the opposite as I will be in profit at 250. Got maybe 5% invested here, and if it were to go to 150 I would add to lower my average, so all good.

sw a sound move IMO as you could secure that gain in the first qtr.

sell and buy back at 150. For me I'm fully expecting a bounce within days and then a fairly steady rise to 250 in the next 6/8 trading weeks. DYOR and GLA

We are coming into the season for bank shares, stay strong and you will see 250 by the end of Feb '20 IMHO.
And that's ignoring TO talks. Look at charts for the banks if you don't want to believe me. GLA

The suspension continues however the markets seem to be now acknowledging it was/is a sensible move. MNG up AV down; at least that's how I view it GLA

Theosus hope you are right, and you have calmed me, thank you.

Theosus, you know what happened when Maggie took action, the rest of the world watched and saw that we made a mess. This is different because the World will not be able to sit back, it will get sucked in. Lets hope this does not turn into a World war. This is going to be a big test for Boris. This might be the moment when China plays a role in calming tensions. Peace please.

there is to be a period of mourning for 3 days hence markets are likely to be jittery, however the markets could collapse if Iran strikes hard in due course. I detest Trump.

Perhaps they will assassinate Trump now. I am scared. Take care all.

OPTOMIST in answer to your question I have looked at the MTRO website and it says 'soon' and elsewhere January. Hope that helps.

not just today but over a period, nothing in RNS today to drop the sp IMHO. Can anyone help with my understanding?

out and spoilt my morning, hoping for it to finish up above 215 today, 'suppose it may still happen GLA & HNY