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TMW unveils its first sub-2% five-year BTL fix

The Mortgage Works (TMW) is launching its lowest ever five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage...

ONS: small December house price rise

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has stated that in December house prices rose by...

Weaker December figures for mortgage lending

UK Finance has revealed that mortgage lending for first-time buyers, home movers and buy-to-let...

PMS and Sesame add Foundation Home Loans to panels

PMS Mortgage Club and Sesame Network have added Foundation Home Loans to their respective...

Newcastle Intermediaries added to PTFS panel

Newcastle Intermediaries is joining Personal Touch Financial Solutions' lending panel. Newcastle Intermediaries offers a range of...

Over-65s’ property wealth up £37bn in 12 months

Key Retirement has found that retired homeowners have gained more than £7,900 each in...

Metro Bank creates 120 new roles

Metro Bank is opening a new 24/7 contact centre in central Ilford, creating 120...

Hope Capital expands to drive growth plans

Hope Capital has appointed a new member of staff and a consultant to help...

Large rise in new business for SortRefer

SortRefer has reported that that conveyancing instructions to its panel rose by 65% in January...

Many lower income households displaying signs of ‘debt distress’

A rise in consumer credit growth and the prospect of faster-than-expected interest rate rises...

CoreLogic acquires eTech Solutions

eTech Solutions Limited has announced the completion of its acquisition by CoreLogic, a global...

L&G introduces new trends data programme

Legal & General has announced the launch of its new 'Customer Risk and Opportunity...

Keystone added to Brilliant Solutions’ panel

Keystone Property Finance has joined the mortgage panel of Brilliant Solutions. Brilliant Solutions members now...

LendInvest unveils product transition process

LendInvest has launched a new process for development finance borrowers to move easily between...

COMMENT

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...

Stop tinkering: Why mortgage tech needs a proper overhaul

Let’s be honest. If you work in the UK mortgage market right now, you know we’re all running pretty fast just to stand still. Between...

This is a different mortgage market and borrowers are reacting to it

It is important to be clear about what has changed in the mortgage market over the last month or so, because the latest data-specific...

The rise of larger deposits

The first-time buyer profile is changing. Increasingly, buyers are entering the market with larger deposits than at any point in recent years as many...

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Homebuying delays deter two thirds from moving again, OPDA says

Two thirds of recent home movers say the experience of buying or selling a...

Knight Frank cuts 2026 forecast as conflict hits sentiment and rates

Knight Frank, the London-headquartered global property consultancy and estate agent, has downgraded its near-term UK...

Mortgage mental health walk hits capacity as 72 sign up

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has confirmed its 2026 Walk and Talk event is now...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk...

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