Mortgages

Phil Rickards to become IMLA chair

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has confirmed the election of its 2018 board,...

Coventry for Intermediaries cuts BTL two-year fixed rates

Coventry for Intermediaries has reduced rates on its two-year fixed buy-to-let range by 0.20...

Experian takes stake in mortgage broker

Experian is to acquire a 25% minority stake in London & Country Mortgages ....

AOBP rebrands and broadens scope

The Association of Bridging Professionals (AOBP) has changed its name and broadened its remit. It...

Together partners with SimplyBiz Mortgages and Personal Touch

Together has teamed up with mortgage club SimplyBiz Mortgages, as it continues to widen...

The Holmesdale joins TMA lender panel

TMA Club has added The Holmesdale Building Society to its lender panel. Club members now...

UTB revamps underwriting team

United Trust Bank (UTB) has expanded and restructured its mortgage underwriting team in the...

Intermediaries report stronger landlord demand

As mortgage activity increased in the third quarter of 2017, so did confidence amongst...

£81k needed for a deposit by 2027?

The average first-time buyer deposit could be set to rise by nearly 60% over...

Skipton International increases non-panel proc fees

Skipton International is increasing the procuration fees offered to all non-panel brokers to 0.60%. The...

Record lending for Together in November

Together achieved record lending in November, with the highest-ever monthly total in its 43-year...

MTE passes 2m transaction mark

Mortgage Trading Exchange (MTE) has revealed that it has processed over two million mortgage...

Knowledge Bank sees lender boost

The number of lenders with criteria on Knowledge Bank has increased to over 100...

The Leeds extends retention proc fee offering

Following a pilot with Connells and LSL, the Leeds Building Society will now pay...

COMMENT

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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Mortgage leaders urge sector to take part in ED&I survey

Senior figures from Mortgage Advice Bureau, Legal & General and Coreco have urged mortgage...

The Right Mortgage adds TAB to lender panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist property finance lender TAB to...

LSL signals further profit growth as market steadies after refinancing surge

LSL Property Services has said it expects to deliver further profit growth in 2026,...

Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu to headline Sort Ball

Sort Group has announced Nadine Coyle and AJ Odudu as the headline acts for...

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