Mortgages

14% rise in mortgage lending year-on-year

UK Finance has stated that strength in remortgage activity amongst homeowners, alongside stronger first-time...

Barclays unveils new mortgage deals

Barclays Mortgages has launched new residential and rewards mortgage products, including a range of...

SimplyBiz Mortgages adds FHL to panel

Foundation Home Loans has joined SimplyBiz Mortgages’ lender panel. SimplyBiz Mortgages members will have direct...

New buy-to-let exclusive for 3mc

3mc is now offering an exclusive two-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage deal funded by...

Together cuts rates for personal finance deals

Specialist lender Together has reduced interest rates across its personal finance products, including right-to-buy...

FTB borrowing in London on the rise

UK Finance has reported that, in the third quarter of 2017 in London, home buyers borrowed...

Paragon’s lending up 29%

Paragon Banking Group has reported underlying profits of £145 million for the year ended...

The Teachers widens lending to all occupations

The Teachers Building Society is increasing the availability of its mortgage service by lending...

UK Finance appoints head of mortgages

UK Finance has announced the appointment of Jackie Bennett as its new head of...

Metro Bank cuts five year rates

Metro Bank is lowering rates on its five-year fixed rate mortgage range. Rates are now...

BUDGET 2017: Stamp Duty abolished for most FTBs

The Chancellor has abolished stamp duty for the majority of first time buyer purchases. In...

BUDGET 2017: Hammond’s speech in full

Mr Deputy Speaker I report today on an economy that continues to grow, continues to...

Newcastle Intermediaries cuts BTL and self-employed rates

Newcastle Intermediaries has reduced rates within its buy-to-let and self-employed mortgage range. Buy-to-let remortgage  deals...

New website from the Cambridge

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled its new website, developed following consultation and research...
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COMMENT

Comment

Jonny Palmer: Taking on the world’s toughest foot race

On 3 April I’ll be attempting what is considered the toughest foot race on earth: Marathon Des Sables Legendary. When I type that into a...

Why straightforward buy-to-let cases are becoming increasingly rare

The idea of a truly straightforward buy-to-let case now feels increasingly distant. As portfolios grow in size and complexity and borrowing needs evolve alongside...

Technology: from transformation to stewardship

For most of the modern history of UK mortgage lending, stability has not simply been a preference – it has been a necessity. Boards have...

The continued evolution of the later life lending market

Later life lending has moved well beyond being an occasional enquiry about equity release or a maturing interest-only case. It is now a consistent and...

What does the year hold for specialist first charge residential mortgages?

A few months into 2026, it is already clear that many borrowers continue to fall outside the criteria set by high street and mainstream...

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Knowledge Bank to host development finance webinar for brokers

Knowledge Bank is turning its next Lenders’ Live session over to development finance, as...
Regulation

Digital ID providers given formal backing under money laundering rules

HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued joint guidance...
Technology

MJP Conveyancing completes first live TR1 using qualified electronic signature

MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a...
Later Life

Later life borrowing gathers pace as standard mortgages eclipse equity release

Lending to borrowers aged over 55 rose sharply at the end of 2025, with...

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