Mortgages

New FTB and home mover rates from Halifax

Halifax has unveiled new rates on selected two-year fixed first time buyer and home...

Brokers want individual underwriting to help customers

Research conducted on behalf of Kensington has found that brokers believe that the lack...

Second charge market in flux ahead of regulatory changes

Smart Money believes that the landscape for second charge lending is already changing radically...

Brightstar hails rebrand a success

Brightstar has reported a rise in activity for enquiries and assistance in placing cases...

Paradigm added to Fleet Mortgages’ panel

Fleet Mortgages has added Paradigm Mortgage Services to its distribution panel.  Member firms of Paradigm...

TBMC launches new 80% LTV buy-to-let exclusives

TBMC has launched two new buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages with Mortgage Trust. There is a...

FCA outlines social media promotional guidelines

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its guidance on financial promotions in social...

Lloyds cuts further advance rates

Lloyds Bank has reduced two year fixed further advance rates by one percentage point. Rates...

Dudley BS launches mortgages for the self-employed

The Dudley Building Society has launched a range of three year self employed specific...

BM Solutions reduces rates across further advance deals

BM Solutions has reduced the rates across its two year fixed buy-to-let and let...

The Leeds to allow Help to Buy remortgages

Leeds Building Society has become the first lender to accept remortgage applications from Help...

Precise Mortgages completes fourth securitisation

Precise Mortgages completed its fourth public securitisation this week. It brings the total issuance...

E.surv: lending to lower-deposit borrowers back on track

Borrowers with smaller deposits accounted for the largest portion of house purchase lending in...

New fixes from the Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has launched a new range of two, three and five-year fixed rate...

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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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