Mortgages

Brits’ interest in Spanish property back on the rise

Conti, the overseas mortgage specialist, has seen a 33% increase in Spanish mortgage enquiries...

Self-build boost from the Saffron

The Saffron Building Society has lent £40 million for self-build projects since the beginning...

Overseas property investment: where from exactly?

It is no secret that a sizeable part of the success of London’s prime...

uSwitch hails HSBC’s five-year deal

uSwitch.com says that HSBC’s launch of the lowest ever five-year fixed term deal...

CML gives its initial verdict on ‘funding for lending’

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has welcomed today's publication of additional information about...

Banks tighten higher LTV lending

House purchase loans fell by 8% in June to 46,932 – the lowest since...

New longer term fixed from HSBC

HSBC has launched its lowest ever five-year fixed rate mortgage. It is priced at 2.99%...

New buy-to-let deals from the Coventry

Coventry Intermediaries is unveiling a new range of 75% LTV buy-to-let products on 13...

Increased trading of mortgage and loan books expected

Rockstead has published results from its survey carried out at the recent Brussels ABS...

AToM offers new Precise Mortgages range

All Types of Mortgages Ltd (AToM) is the latest distributor to offer new products...

New Precise deals from Brightstar Financial

Brightstar Financial is offering a range of buy-to-let and 'near prime' products funded by...

The Skipton unveils new longer-term fixes

On 6 July the Skipton Building Society is launching four new longer term fixed...

Mortgage market “tightening”: Connells

The mortgage market is expanding at its slowest annual rate in two years, according...

The Skipton introduces new fixed rates

Skipton Building Society has unveiled new two, three and five-year mortgage products. The new product...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...