Buy-to-let

RBS and NatWest withdraws from resi interest-only

RBS and NatWest will no longer offer new residential interest only mortgages from 3...

Precise alters criteria

Precise Mortgages has made changes to its criteria on buy-to-let and near prime mortgages. ...

AFI offers seven-day broker special

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) is tomorrow (23 November) launching an intermediary seven day special...

Virgin Money cuts resi rates and adds new BTL deals

Virgin Money is tomorrow (22 November) cutting a number of interest rates in its...

The Cambridge unveils exclusive two-year fix

The Cambridge Building Society has launched exclusive fixed rate residential and buy-to-let products for...

Revenue vows to hit landlord tax cheats

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has today launched a taskforce to tackle tax cheats...

Retirement funding becomes greater reason for buy-to-let

A greater proportion of landlords are turning to the private rental sector to prepare...

Slowdown in rental rises

Average rents rose by 0.4% in October, the slowest rate of increase since May,...

Skipton makes changes to resi and BTL ranges

Skipton Building Society is tomorrow (14 November) launching a new range of mortgage products,...

Precise revamps product offering

Precise Mortgages has made changes to its mortgage range. All mainstream products will now...

TBMC unveils new Mortgage Trust BTL range

TBMC has launched eight new buy-to-let mortgage schemes, which are available via limited distribution...

Improving arrears position for CHL Mortgages

CHL Mortgages has reported a continuing fall in arrear levels for its buy-to-let mortgage...

Quarterly growth in buy-to-let lending

The value of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in the third quarter of this year...

Dragonfly offers ‘Bridge-to-let’

Dragonfly Property Finance has launched what it calls a 'Bridge-to-let' product. It is a hybrid...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...