Help to Buy

Aldermore unveils Help to Buy 2 proposition

Aldermore has today launched its Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee range under the government’s...

First-time buyers main benefactors of Help to Buy 2

The second phase of the Help to Buy scheme is benefiting home buyers who...

Virgin Money rolls out Help to Buy deals ahead of schedule

Virgin Money has unveiled new 95% and 90% loan-to-value (LTV) residential mortgages as...

Aldermore confirms Help to Buy guarantee mortgage launch

Aldermore is to launch its Help to Buy mortgage guarantee range under the Government’s...

Alternative finance trouncing Help to Buy

Despite its coverage in the media, Help to Buy was overshadowed four times over...

Carney: no veto over Help to Buy

The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has confirmed that the Bank...

Welsh Help to Buy to kick off in New Year

The Welsh Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme will begin from Thursday 2...

Look beyond Help to Buy, urges Which?

A number of first-time buyers are still relying on financial help to fulfil their...

16% rise in housing starts

The last three months have seen the fastest rate of housebuilding since the crash...

HTB mortgage guarantee takes lion’s share of attention

Mortgage Advice Bureau has reported that the early launch of the Help to Buy...

Shared ownership better option than HTB2 for modest earners

A significant expansion of newly built shared ownership could assist low and modest income...

Coogan: Help to Buy will boost seconds market

Michael Coogan, the former director general of the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and...

The Leeds launches 2.45% Help to Buy deal

Leeds Building Society has announced the re-launch of its mortgage product which...

The Hanley chooses Genworth over Help to Buy 2

Genworth, the provider of mortgage insurance products to lenders in the UK, has revealed...

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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...