Mortgages

IMLA calls for a coherent housing strategy

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has called for a root and branch review...

Barclays unveils record low rate for 10-year fix

Barclays has launched what it claims is the UK’s lowest ever 10-year fixed rate...

The Dudley expands distributor panel

The Dudley Building Society has appointed 3mc to its panel of lending partners. 3mc, the...

Skipton launches new fee-free discount deals

Skipton Building Society is launching a new residential two-year discount mortgage range on Wednesday...

The Leeds the latest to hike proc fees

The Leeds Building Society has increased a selection of its procuration fees. The mutual has...

Borrowers still not prepared for rate rise

A third of UK mortgage borrowers would not be able to afford their repayments...

Lloyds offering remortgage cashback deal

Remortgage customers switching to Lloyds Bank will now receive £500 cashback towards any costs...

Fleet Mortgages now open for business

Fleet Mortgages is now actively accepting business through its distributor partners and their affiliated...

SimplyBiz Group acquires Home Information Group

SimplyBiz Group has completed the purchase of Home Information Group (HIG). HIG was formed...

CML publishes concerns over European MCD

In its response to the Financial Conduct Authority's consultation on implementing the European Mortgage...

Mortgage Trust unveils new fixes

Mortgage Trust has introduced a new range of fixed rate products. It says the offering is its...

Virgin Money updates mortgage range

Virgin Money has made changes to its mortgage range including the launch of new...

Three-quarters not putting cash aside for rate rises

61% of homeowners are uncertain when UK interest rates might rise, according to research...

The Leeds lifts booking fee

The Leeds Building Society has removed the £199 booking fee from across its entire...

COMMENT

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...

Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market

Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership. The market has seen a...

Supporting complex cases in a modern mortgage market

In today’s diverse mortgage landscape, brokers are working with a growing number of clients whose circumstances fall outside traditional lending models. From self-employed professionals...

Busting the myths that stop homeowners protecting their income

In my role at LifeSearch, I spend a lot of time talking to mortgage advisers, brokers, and, increasingly, customers directly. One thing comes up time...

The 4.3 million borrowers your pipeline is probably missing

There are 4.3 million self-employed workers in the UK and nearly one in five self-employed workers plans to buy a property in the next...

Latest news

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...

AI-driven vulnerability claims ‘create new fraud risk’ for financial services

Financial services firms face a growing risk from AI-generated customer vulnerability claims being used...

Richtmove: Now it’s cheaper to rent than buy!

Rising mortgage rates have pushed average monthly repayments above rents for the first time...

UK Mortgage Centre rebrands as expansion moves beyond Warrington

UK Mortgage Centre has unveiled a new brand identity as the independent mortgage broker...

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