Mortgages

Phoebus joins Aston University to pioneer AI tools for mortgage servicing

Aston University has teamed up with Phoebus Software to create what is being described...

Gen H celebrates New Build Boost’s effect on homeownership

Six months after its launch, Gen H’s New Build Boost mortgage scheme has already...

The Mortgage Lender cuts rates across residential and buy-to-let ranges

The Mortgage Lender has announced rate reductions across its residential and buy-to-let product lines,...

Bath Building Society adopts OMS mortgage platform to accelerate growth

Bath Building Society is to roll out One Mortgage System’s (OMS) cloud-based lending origination...

HTB bolsters underwriting strength with new hires and promotion

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has expanded its underwriting teams across specialist mortgages and bridging...

Rising mortgage costs risk burdening older homeowners, says Key

The UK’s rising mortgage burden is posing a major challenge for over-55s trying to...

First-time buyers favour ‘forever homes’

First-time buyers are increasingly opting for larger homes and longer mortgage terms as they...

Fear of rejection deters thousands from applying for a mortgage

More than a third of would-be homebuyers say the fear of being rejected is...

Afin Bank launches mortgage proposition for high net worth clients

Afin Bank has unveiled a new mortgage range aimed at high net worth borrowers,...

Together expands reach with new Primis partnership

Specialist lender Together has strengthened its presence in the networks and clubs sector by...

Knowledge Bank unveils affordability calculator for brokers

Knowledge Bank has broadened its scope beyond criteria with the launch of a new...

We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp...

Getting to know you: Saul Conway, AS Financial

Name: Saul Conway Age: 45 Location: London Qualification Year: 2003 Firm: AS Financial Specialty: Financial Services Entrepreneur Education: Honours Degree...

South drives first annual asking house price fall since 2024

Asking prices for homes in Great Britain have slipped into annual decline for the...

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Collaboration, not quick fixes, must drive the next phase of reform

As we edge closer to the autumn Budget, the housing market finds itself in a familiar state of anticipation and uncertainty. Inflation remains stubbornly high,...

Goodbye Piccadilly; farewell Leicester Square!

It is indeed a long way to Tipperary, even longer if you take one of those dodgy rickshaws that proliferate the London’s West End....

Navigating the end of ‘Covid mortgages’: strategic insights for brokers

This year marks a significant turning point in the UK mortgage market as many homeowners reach the end of their covid mortgage, where many...

Why limited company lending is now the real buy-to-let mainstream

It’s funny how quickly the market changes its rhythm. Not long ago, limited company buy-to-let felt like a specialist niche, the preserve of portfolio...

TOM BILL: Lower borrowing costs offer Treasury respite

The length of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s observation window – the period when it takes a snapshot of the economy to inform its...

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Brokers urge 0.25% rate cut to revive housing market

Most mortgage brokers believe a small cut to the Bank of England’s Base Rate...

The Mortgage Works leads limited company BTL market as new leaderboard goes public

The Mortgage Works has been named the UK’s leading lender for limited company buy-to-let...

Residential transactions rise again ahead of Budget

UK property transaction figures for September suggest that market activity continues to recover, with...

CHL Mortgages to host post-Budget analysis webinar for brokers

Brokers seeking clarity on the government’s Autumn Budget will have the chance to hear...

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