Mortgages

FTB loans down 5% year-on-year

Total number of loans advanced to first-time buyers in March was 23,000 - up 20%...

Rate reductions from Fleet Mortgages

Fleet Mortgages has cut rates across its product range for individual landlords. The standard buy-to-let...

Paragon posts 8% rise in pre-tax profits

The Paragon Group of Companies has announces its half yearly results for the six months...

Interest-only criteria tweaked by the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has made changes to its interest-only lending criteria. New part and part...

‘Ideal’ policy package for young people established

The housing policies proposed by the political parties over the last few months have...

Mortgage Brain adds to corporate account team

Mortgage Brain has appointed Sharon Marshall its corporate account management team. Marshall (pictured) worked...

The Mansfield targets increased volumes

The Mansfield Building Society has launched two new fixed rate and one new discounted...

Skipton Intermediaries unveils new build proposition

Skipton Intermediaries is embarking on what it calls "a new approach to new build...

New partnership with the Right Mortgage and Protection Network

The Right Mortgage and Protection Network has undertaken a new arrangement with Freedom Finance’s...

Homeowners seek to cash in equity gains

Homeowners are looking to cash in over £9,000 of equity gains made over the...

Trio of new discount deals from the Ipswich

The Ipswich Building Society has unveiled three new discount mortgages. A new two year...

Over-55s being rejected because of their age

Research has found that 21% of over-55s who applied for a range of credit...

Repossessions and arrears down

There was a fall in the first quarter of this year in the number...

Complete FS reveals details of specialist lender event

Complete FS is inviting intermediaries across the South of England to meet with a...

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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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