First-time buyers

First broker passes Castle Trust training course

Kate Baker of mortgage advisers John Charcol has become the first adviser to complete...

Family cash still behind majority of FTB purchases

The average first time buyer in August was aged 29 and had an income...

Co-op Bank to launch wide range of products

The Co-operative Bank is launching a new range of mortgage rates over the next...

BSA cool on Balls’ stamp duty idea

Ed Balls has called for a two-year stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers. The Shadow...

Accord offers new 90% LTV deals

Accord Mortgages is broadening its offering for borrowers with smaller deposits. The intermediary lending subsidiary...

Family financing fills gap for FTBs

The ‘bank of mum and dad' has helped to finance over 100,000 first time...

Property prices are lower since 2007

The value of Britain's detached properties has increased by an average of £642 per...

Welsh house prices continue to yo-yo

The average house price in Wales was £900 lower in July than in June,...

The Yorkshire cuts 90% LTV rates

Yorkshire Building Society has cut rates on 90% LTV mortgages by up to 0.25...

Fixed rate popularity continues

The percentage of borrowers opting for fixed rates on purchase applications increased by 3.8%...

Scottish FTBs bucking UK trend

In July 2012, the average price paid for a house in Scotland fell by...

Nationwide supports MI New Home

Nationwide Building Society is offering products under the new MI New Home scheme, which...

FTBs expect 10 years of deposit saving

47% of prospective first time buyers expect it will take a decade or more...

100% deals offered

Promise Solutions has unveiled a loan which enables its introducers to arrange 100% borrowing...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...