First-time buyers are increasingly opting for larger homes and longer mortgage terms as they look to lock in space for the future, according to new data from Barclays.
Semi-detached houses accounted for 33.5% of first-time buyer purchases in August,...
The Mortgage Lender has announced rate reductions across its residential and buy-to-let product lines, in a move aimed at broadening affordability options for borrowers...
SDKA has launched its first bridge to term loan, broadening its product range after reporting its strongest financial year to date.
The facility, which runs...
GB Bank has completed the refinancing of a major residential block in the Midlands, structuring a tailored facility to support the expansion plans of a seasoned property investor.
The transaction refinanced an existing loan secured against a 131-unit multi-unit...
Access to affordable finance has emerged as the single biggest challenge facing small businesses, according to new research from Millbrook Business Finance.
The survey of more than 100 small and medium-sized enterprises found that 35% identified access to finance...
Bath Building Society is to roll out One Mortgage System’s (OMS) cloud-based lending origination platform in a move designed to speed up mortgage processing and improve service for brokers and direct customers.
The project, supported by transformation consultancy Deploy...
Chetwood Bank has become an associate member of the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA), strengthening links between the buy-to-let and bridging sectors.
Through its Moda Mortgages and CHL Mortgages brands, the bank provides buy-to-let products for portfolio landlords,...
The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing.
The government’s recent announcement of a...
Asking prices for homes in Great Britain have slipped into annual decline for the first time since January 2024, driven by weaker conditions in London and the south of England, according to the latest data from Rightmove.
The average new seller asking price rose by...
Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is shaping up to be one of the most significant legislative changes to the private rented sector (PRS) in decades.
Expected to reach Royal Assent later this year and come into effect in early 2026, it will fundamentally alter how landlords...
PMS Mortgage Club has added Afin Bank to its lender panel, in a move aimed at broadening the range of specialist mortgage solutions available to brokers.
Afin Bank, a new entrant to the UK intermediary market, focuses on serving customers who often struggle to access...
