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Brokers still upbeat about mortgage market outlook

Masthaven has found that intermediaries remain confident in the mortgage market’s prospects for the...

Covid-19 to delay 1.5m workers’ retirements

1.5 million workers aged 50+ say they will delay their retirement as a direct...

The Leeds resumes 85% LTV lending

The Leeds Building Society has restarted lending at 85% loan to value (LTV) as...

Roma Finance increases bridging LTV to 70%

Roma Finance has increased its loan to value (LTV) to 70% on residential bridging...

Aldermore becomes latest lender to resume physical valuations

Aldermore Bank is resuming physical mortgage valuations on rental properties for buy-to-let purchase and...

The Nottingham reintroduces 80% LTV deals

The Nottingham is bringing 80% LTV mortgages back to its residential range, and can...

Nationwide unveils Covid-19 support package

The Nationwide Building Society is announcing a five-point support package designed to help protect...

Accord ups maximum buy-to-let LTV to 75%

Accord Buy To Let has increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) for remortgage...

FCA proposes extension of mortgage holiday scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued proposals to extend the window for mortgage borrowers...

L&G urges customers with critical illness symptoms to seek medical advice

Legal & General has echoed the NHS’ call for people experiencing symptoms of a...

Uinsure extends up-front commission scheme

Uinsure has announced the extension of its C-19 initiative. In April, Uinsure launched its support...

Mint Bridging unveils new development products

Mint Bridging has introduced two new products designed for the building development market. For those...

AMI wants FCA to revise 2020 budgets

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has submitted its response to the FCA’s consultation...

Zephyr Homeloans restarts physical valuations

Zephyr Homeloans has become the latest lender to resume physical valuations following the removal...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

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...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...