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Limit on mortgage assistance

SOCIAL security benefits for mortgages will be limited from next month to borrowings under pounds 150,000. The new rules will not apply to people already receiving benefits for loans above this ceiling. Assistance with mortgage payments is normally available to people receiving income support.

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