Although welcome, the resumption of lending by Northern Rock will not transform the mortgage market outlook overnight. However, it is also a sign that the Government is increasingly willing to intervene directly in the lending markets. At the very least, it seems consistent with our view that, ultimately, the Government may have to take full control of the banking sector.
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