Mortgages

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...

Mutual lending prospers while banks stutter

There were 51,098 mortgage approvals for house purchase in May, according to the Bank...

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Collaboration, not quick fixes, must drive the next phase of reform

As we edge closer to the autumn Budget, the housing market finds itself in a familiar state of anticipation and uncertainty. Inflation remains stubbornly high,...

Goodbye Piccadilly; farewell Leicester Square!

It is indeed a long way to Tipperary, even longer if you take one of those dodgy rickshaws that proliferate the London’s West End....

Navigating the end of ‘Covid mortgages’: strategic insights for brokers

This year marks a significant turning point in the UK mortgage market as many homeowners reach the end of their covid mortgage, where many...

Why limited company lending is now the real buy-to-let mainstream

It’s funny how quickly the market changes its rhythm. Not long ago, limited company buy-to-let felt like a specialist niche, the preserve of portfolio...

TOM BILL: Lower borrowing costs offer Treasury respite

The length of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s observation window – the period when it takes a snapshot of the economy to inform its...

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UTB backs FMB initiative to turn small builders into future developers

United Trust Bank has joined forces with the Federation of Master Builders to support...

Barclays’ reductions to see rates below 4%

Barclays will reduce rates across its residential mortgage range from tomorrow, 31 October, with...

Aspiring homeowners held back by prices, confidence and lack of advice

Despite strong demand for homeownership, many aspiring buyers remain unable to take the first...

Cirencester Friendly announces senior leadership changes

Cirencester Friendly has announced a series of leadership changes, including the retirement of its...

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