mortgage lending looks set to remain strong after record amounts were advanced during July.
The British Bankers' Association said total lending by the major banks was £16.9 billion during the month.
Net lending, which takes into account redemptions and repayments, reached £5.51 billion - the highest figure since November last year.
Approvals for new mortgages were also strong.
Friday August 29, 2003
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