Mortgages

Virgin Money cuts Northern Rock rates

Virgin Money has cut interest rates across a number of its mortgage products. The...

Olympics to distort mortgage market, says CML

Gross mortgage lending in May was an estimated £12.2 billion, the Council of Mortgage...

New Flexible Offset maximum loan size from AFI

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) is increasing the maximum loan size on its Flexible Offset...

Mansion House proposals could be ‘game changer’: Boulger

Ray Boulger of mortgage adviser John Charcol believes that the policy actions announced by...

New deals from NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has introduced two new 60% LTV deals to its corporate range. Both...

Remortgaging behind rise in activity

May saw mortgage activity rise to its highest level this year, according to Mortgage...

NatWest IS cuts 60% LTV rates

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has cut the rates on its 60% LTV two-year fixed rate...

Approvals down due to Eurozone crisis

1 Eurozone pressures forced banks to scale back their lending and reduce the number of...

The Skipton unveils new buy-to-let products

Skipton Building Society has added new products to its buy-to-let mortgage range. They include three...

April sees major drop-off in FTBs

April saw a fall in house purchase lending, in particular to first-time buyers, according...

Virgin Money cuts Northern Rock rates

Virgin Money has cut the interest rates on a selection of its fixed rate...

AFI alters mortgage offering

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) is making changes to its mortgage range tomorrow (15 June...

New fixed rates from the Leeds

Leeds Building Society has introduced a new five-year fixed rate mortgage at 3.89%. It...

Renters struggling to save to buy a home

Saving to buy a home while renting is looking like a less reliable route...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

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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...