First-time buyers

Accord Mortgages introduces revised new build proposition

Accord Mortgages is rolling out a new approach to new-build lending to all brokers. The...

Leek United unveils new mortgages

The Leek United Building Society has revamped its mortgage product portfolio. New deals include a two-year discounted...

Together raises maximum mortgage term to 40 years

Together has extended the maximum term on its residential mortgage products to 40 years...

First-time buyer sector “offers most potential for growth”

United Trust Bank’s most recent broker sentiment poll has revealed which sectors property finance...

Lack of first-time buyer awareness of ISA benefits

First-time buyers are missing out on government bonuses available through Lifetime ISAs and Help...

Strongest July in over a decade for remortgaging

UK Finance has revealed that there were 46,900 new homeowner remortgages completed in July, some...

Kensington product revamp includes new 95% LTV deal

Kensington Mortgages has announced a number of changes to its mortgage offering in both...

The Hinckley & Rugby cuts 95% LTV rates

The Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has cut the rate on three of its...

Halifax Intermediaries reintroduces £1,000 cashback offer

Halifax Intermediaries has relaunched its £1,000 cashback offer for first-time buyers and home movers. In...

‘Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor’ tops criteria searches

Knowledge Bank latest Criteria Activity Tracker has revealed the most search criteria by brokers during...

Aldermore cuts high LTV rates

Aldermore has refreshed its residential mortgage range, reducing rates across its high LTV products,...

Platform unveils new 95% LTV range

Platform is to launch a range of 95% LTV mortgages on Monday (3 September). The...

Newcastle Intermediaries unveils joint mortgage sole proprietor range

Newcastle Intermediaries has introduced a range of intergenerational joint mortgage sole proprietor products, available...

Sales to FTBs at eight-month high

NAEA Propertymark has revealed that, in July, the number of properties available per estate...

COMMENT

ABS 2026 review: Economic factors stemming growth

As the Global ABS conference ended there was no doubt that it was a huge success, with official numbers being confirmed at 5,500 attendees,...

Government support is fundamental to market growth

We’ve seen another week of mainstream lenders reduce their rates with more reductions predicted this coming week. This shows more comfort and confidence around...

Bridging is a natural fit for a Shariah-compliant bridging provider

The UK bridging market is, in many ways, a natural fit for Shariah-compliant finance because both are fundamentally built around real assets, partnership structures...

Why relationships are becoming the mortgage industry’s most valuable asset

Information has never been more accessible, yet confidence in financial services remains relatively low. As technology continues to reshape the market, the value of...

Before brokers invest in AI, they need to ask the right questions

AI has moved quickly from industry talking point to commercial priority. For mortgage brokers, the question is no longer whether AI matters. It is...

Latest news

Atom bank cuts Prime mortgage rates by 15bps across full range

Atom bank has reduced rates across its Prime mortgage range by 15bps, with changes...

The Dudley cuts rates across residential, buy-to-let and expat ranges

Dudley Building Society has reduced rates across its residential, buy-to-let and expat mortgage products,...

Stamp Duty burden soars as tax threshold remains frozen at 2006 level

The Stamp Duty threshold at which homebuyers begin paying tax has remained unchanged since...

Gatehouse launches limited-edition HPPs and cuts selected BTL rates

Gatehouse Bank has introduced a range of limited-edition Home Purchase Plan and buy-to-let products...

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