Mortgages

Twenty7Tec launches mortgage, secured and bridging software

Twenty7Tec has introduced a combined mortgage, secured and bridging loan sourcing system. It utilises MortgageSource, Twenty7Tec’s mortgage sourcing...

Virgin Money cuts resi and BTL rates

Virgin Money has made changes to its residential and buy-to-let mortgage range.  Intermediary exclusive product change Two-year fixed...

Many younger buyers expect having a mortgage in retirement

A survey conducted by the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found that around half...

CML: house purchase lending in April “relatively subdued”

The Council of Mortgages Lenders has confirmed that, as previously reported, gross lending in...

Proc fee hike from the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has increased procuration fees for directly authorised intermediaries. The mutual has increased the...

The Skipton improves new build proposition

Skipton Intermediaries is increasing the maximum acceptable LTV on new build flats to 90%...

Call for broad-ranging debate over housing crisis

Citizens Advice has called for a wider debate about the housing challenges facing the...

Accord cuts 90% LTV rates

Accord is cutting its 90% LTV mortgages by up to 0.25 percentage points. The intermediary-only...

The Hinckley & Rugby unveils BTL exclusive

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has introduced an exclusive buy-to-let offset mortgage through London...

Front Events to hold networking race day

Front Events, the events company responsible for the Financial Services Expo (FSE), has announced...

TSB cuts shared ownership and shared equity rates

TSB has reduced mortgage rates by up to 0.65 percentage points on shared ownership/equity...

We need greater clarity around MMR requirements

Last month I attended the ‘Great Retirement Money Debate’ which took place in London...

Fleet Mortgages unveils automatic DIP system

Fleet Mortgages has launched its new automatic decision-in-principle (DIP) system, which can be used...

Advisers forecast protection sales boost

72% of mortgage protection advisers believe there will be an increase in protection sales...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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