Green mortgages

Foundation launches new two-year ‘Green ABC+’ mortgage options

Foundation Home Loans has launched new two-year ‘Green ABC+’ fixed and discount options for...

Green buy-to-let choice greater than ever

Mortgages For Business has reported that 'green' product choice in the buy-to-let sector has...

Free mortgage market sustainability webinar next week

The Mortgage Marketing Forum (MMF) has unveiled a Sustainability Webinar for its members and...

Skipton offers discounted additional green borrowing

Skipton mortgage customers looking to make environmentally friendly home improvements can now access discounted...

Barclays unveils new green buy-to-let mortgage

Barclays Mortgages has launched the Barclays Green Home Buy-to-Let Mortgage, available to existing and...

Homeowners in favour of reduced mortgage costs based on energy performance

67% of all homeowners, or those who want to become homeowners, would consider a...

43% would opt for green mortgage despite increased cost

Mortgage brokers are seeing increasing numbers of consumers looking for green mortgages, according to...

Industry requires government roadmap on improving energy efficiency

First up, when it comes to improving the energy efficiency of our homes, I...

EPC ratings and their growing importance

Last month, I looked at the issue of EPC ratings in light of COP26,...

MPowered Mortgages unveils new ECO range

MPowered Mortgages has launched its new ECO EPC product range, which offers a 0.10...

Virgin Money improves shared ownership offering

Virgin Money has launched new higher LTV residential rates which come with a £1,000...

Coventry BS extends green improvements incentive

Coventry Building Society is extending its Green Together Reward which offers borrowers an incentive...

Zephyr Homeloans introduces new ‘EPC Deal’ products

Zephyr Homeloans has unveiled a series of new products as part of a range...

Green Finance Institute unveils Green Mortgage hub

The Green Finance Institute has launched a Green Mortgage Hub, an online resource collating...

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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...