First-time buyers

FTBs key beneficiaries of affordable housing schemes

First-time buyers remain the biggest beneficiaries of affordable housing schemes, accounting for 65% of...

Widespread rate cuts from Barclays

Barclays is reducing mortgage rates by up to 70 basis points and launching new...

Nationwide echoes Shelter’s FTB call to action

Nationwide Building Society has backed Shelter's call for more affordable housing to be built...

Post Office wants major growth in its mortgage lending

The Post Office has revealed it wants to lend £2.5 billion in mortgage by...

BSA warns of the risk of a house price bubble

20% of first time buyers think government schemes such as Help to Buy...

New Help to Buy deal from Teachers Building Society

Teachers Building Society has launched a Help to Buy mortgage deal, which offers both...

IMLA sounds warning over future homeownership

A new report from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) argues that homeownership levels...

Rise in higher LTV lending

House purchase lending increased by 17% year-on-year in May, mostly down to a surge...

5% rise in gross mortgage lending

Gross mortgage lending increased by 5% in April, partly down to an increase in remortgage...

May sees 4% rise in valuations

There was a strong lift in first time buyer housing activity last month, with...

New NatWest IS deals for first-time buyers

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is tomorrow (12 June) launching a number of new ‘no product...

Buying 13% more cost-effective than renting

The gap in cost effectiveness between buying and renting a property is narrowing as...

15% rise in FTB numbers

First-time buyer numbers increased 15% last month, as more first-timers were able to access...

Nationwide to accept Help to Buy applications

The Nationwide Building Society will accept mortgage applications from borrowers looking to participate in...

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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...