Lending secured on dwellings increased by £2.7 billion in July, compared to the average of £3.5 billion over the previous six months. The three-month annualised and twelve-month growth rates were 2.7% and 3.3%. Gross lending secured on dwellings was £19.6 billion and repayments were £17.4 billion.
Sterling is currently being traded around 1.3080 area. Pair is likely to find support around 1.3050 and resistance above 1.3130 level.