Help to Buy

Many HTB hopefuls ill-prepared

39% of 20 to 40-year-olds are planning to apply to the government’s Help to...

The H&R slashes rate on 95% LTV deal

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has cut the interest rate on its 95% Loan...

Barclays’ HTB2 offering launches next week

Barclays has published details of its products which will go live on Tuesday 21 January...

November lending more muted than previous month

The total number of loans advanced to home-owners for house purchase decreased in November,...

Large number of mortgage seekers ignorant of HTB

38% of consumers seeking a mortgage this year know nothing about the government’s Help...

New HTB2 deals from NatWest Intermediary Solutions

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is launching two new mortgage deals tomorrow to support the Help...

Brokers worry Help to Buy could cause longer term trouble

49% of brokers responding to a survey from United Trust Bank believe that...

New HTB deal from the Leeds

Leeds Building Society is now offering a new mortgage product which can be used...

‘Electric’ growth for home lending in H2 2013

December turned out to be the best month for home lending in six years,...

Post Office to offer Help to Buy mortgages

Post Office has signalled its intention to join the government’s Help to Buy Scheme...

Santander enters HTB2 marketplace

Santander is launching tomorrow (9 January) a range of Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee...

NatWest to offer Help to Buy deals next week

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has confirmed that the launch date for its Help to Buy:...

January launch for NatWest IS’s Help to Buy 2 deals

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has revealed it will be launching its Help to Buy: mortgage...

Great enthusiasm for low deposit deals

Research from Mortgage Advice Bureau shows that 40% of UK adults are planning...

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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...