New build

FTB shared ownership borrowers looking beyond new build

Greater numbers of first time buyers using shared ownership are buying existing properties rather...

Newcastle BS completes first Deposit Unlock deals

Newcastle Building Society has announced the first completions in the UK under the industry-led...

Finova adds Metro Bank to panel

Metro Bank has joined the lending panel of finova Payment & Mortgage Services, previously...

Virgin Money makes four positive criteria changes

Virgin Money has made improvements to its lending policy. It has increased its new build...

Clydesdale Bank increases maximum new build LTV

Clydesdale Bank has increased the maximum LTV available on new build residential houses to...

Bluestone appoints new build and national account manager

Bluestone Mortgages has announced the appointment of Chris Holcomb as new build and national...

Metro Bank ups maximum new build LTV

Metro Bank has increased its maximum LTV for new build flats and houses to...

The Skipton to offer 95% LTV on new builds

The Skipton Building Society is to enter the 95% loan to value new build...

Skipton appoints national account lead

Rachael Hunnisett has been promoted to national account lead at Skipton Building Society for...

Beardmore succeeds Hall at L&G following latter’s departure to LSL

Legal & General Mortgage Club has appointed Clare Beardmore as head of broker and...

The Newcastle unveils Deposit Unlock 95% LTV new build range

The Newcastle Building Society has launched its Deposit Unlock range of mortgages, offering 95% loan...

The Skipton moves back into 90% LTV new build space

The Skipton Building Society is re-entering the 90% loan to value (LTV) new build...

Just Mortgages unveils new build training academy

Just Mortgages has opened applications for its first training academy dedicated to new build...

Just Mortgages expands onsite new build offering

Just Mortgages' specialist new build division is set to reach 23 brokers by the...

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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...