First-time buyers

New FTB deals from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched new lower rate first time buyer mortgages for...

Gocompare.com warns first time buyers over Help to Buy

Price comparison website Gocompare.com has urged first time buyers to think carefully before jumping...

HTB2: HSBC to sell products on advised-basis in branch

HSBC has become the latest lender to confirm participation in the Help to Buy...

HTB2: NatWest IS confirms participation

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will be participating in the new Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee...

Help to Buy 2 to save billions in deposits for FTBs

The total amount which Help to Buy 2 could knock-off deposit requirements for aspiring...

Help to Buy to spark young adults into buying, says survey

65% of those under the age of 30 plan to buy their first home...

Significant rise in confidence in housing market

10% of Britons believe they are likely to successfully purchase a new home in...

Brightstar boss slams Help to Buy 2

Rob Jupp, CEO at Brightstar Financial, has derided the Government’s Help to Buy 2...

Nationwide becomes part of Scottish Help to Buy

From today, Nationwide Building Society is accepting mortgage applications from borrowers looking to participate...

Genworth questions Help to Buy 2 details

The new that the government is to bring forward the second part of its...

FTBs behind Scottish property transaction volume rise

The most significant factor in the Scotland housing market in July was the increase...

FTB growth buoys July mortgage lending

Gross UK mortgage lending rose 12% in July to £16.7 billion, up from £14.9...

The Leeds offers 95% LTV exclusive

LSL Property Services Group and Leeds Building Society have launched an exclusive 95% LTV...

Downside to first-time buyer good news

The number of first-time buyers increased by 45% year-on-year in July, largely down to...

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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...