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NatWest reduces higher LTV rates

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is cutting rates on a number of higher LTV residential mortgages...

New shared equity range from the Nationwide

The Nationwide Building Society is introducing a new range of shared equity mortgage deals on...

BBA: gross mortgage borrowing up 24% year-on-year

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has stated that gross mortgage borrowing of £12.4 billion...

NAEA: 2015 not positive for housing market

The supply of available housing has almost halved in the past decade, according to...

The Leeds confirms HTB London scheme participation

The Leeds Building Society is to launch its range of new Help To Buy...

New higher LTV deals from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has made changes to its mortgage range, including some higher LTV products designed...

November lending up 3% on previous 6-month average

The latest Bank of England Money and Credit figures, have revealed that loan approvals...

NatWest to accept builders’ incentives with Help to Buy

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will now accept builder’s financial incentives of up to 5% of...

FTBs take up 81% of Help to Buy equity loan sales

The department for Communities and Local Government has published its latest Help to Buy...

Research reveals Help to Buy ISA interest

63% of prospective homeowners plan to take advantage of Help to Buy ISAs to...

Virgin Money’s Help to Buy ISA to pay 3%

Virgin Money has become the latest provider to launch a Help to Buy ISA. It...

Santander offers Help to Buy ISA

Santander has launched its new Help to Buy ISA today. It pays a tax free interest...

Halifax unveils Help to Buy ISA plans

Halifax has revealed that its Help to Buy ISA will offer a rate of...

New HTB and shared ownership deals from the Teachers

The Teachers Building Society has unveiled new Help to Buy and shared ownership fixed...

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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...