Mortgages

BoI UK offers further support to self-employed borrowers

Bank of Ireland UK will now consider mortgage applications from professional self-employed contractors who...

A good start for buy-to-let in 2017

It makes no sense to tempt fate in this marketplace, and one swallow does...

The Bucks joins Brilliant Solutions’ lender panel

The Buckinghamshire Building Society has been added to Brilliant Solutions lender panel. Brokers can now access residential,...

FTB concern around mortgage affordability on the rise

The latest quarterly First Time Buyer Index from Aldermore has found that 67% of aspiring...

Keystone joins SimplyBiz Mortgages panel

SimplyBiz Mortgages has announced its partnership with specialist buy-to-let lender Keystone Property Finance. With...

YBS unveils its lowest ever fixed rate mortgage

The Yorkshire Building Society has launched a two-year mortgage at 0.99%, its lowest ever fixed rate...

Base rate rise on the horizon?

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted by a majority of...

Profits and originations up at OneSavings Bank

OneSavings Bank (OSB) has reported a rise of 29% in underlying pre-tax profits to...

Together supports tenant’s e-petition

Specialist lender Together is backing a petition calling for rent payments to be proof...

Shawbrook offers over-55s new interest-only deal

Shawbrook Bank has expanded its mortgage offering with the launch of a new '55 plus'...

Rise in first-time buyer activity for February

Connells Survey & Valuation has reported that first-time buyer activity increased to 36% of market activity...

CML: ‘flattish’ mortgage market in January

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported that home buyers borrowed £8.4bn in...

26% increase in enquiries in Q4

The Intermediary Mortgage Lender’s Association (IMLA) has reported that there was a significant rise...

The Leeds tweaks LTI criteria

The Leeds Building Society is adjusting its loan to income (LTI) criteria for some...

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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OMS renews technology agreement with Complete FS

One Mortgage System has renewed its agreement with Complete FS, extending the specialist distributor’s...

Twenty7tec adds more than 90 users to advice CRM in Q1

Twenty7tec has onboarded more than 90 users across 15 firms to its ADVICE CRM...

Offa expands home finance team as Islamic lender builds on product growth

Offa has strengthened its home finance division with four new hires as it looks...

Higher mortgage rates hit buyer demand

Higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on the UK...

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