The number of loan approvals for house purchase was 60,058 in August, compared to the average of 66,734 over the previous six months. The number of approvals for remortgaging was 40,225, compared to the average of 41,878 over the previous six months. The number of approvals for other purposes was 12,109, compared to the average of 12,675 over the previous six months.
Sterling is currently being traded around 1.3080 handle. Pair is likely to find support around 1.3030 area and resistance above 1.3150 level.