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Inspired Lending provides £935,000 second charge facility

Specialist short-term lender Inspired Lending has delivered a £935,000 second charge facility to support...

A third of landlords warn of disinvestment if rent caps are introduced

A substantial proportion of landlords say they would halt investment in their properties if...

West One unveils 97.5% LTV products

Specialist lender West One Loans has launched a sweeping set of changes across its...

Black & White Bridging bolsters team to support growth

Black & White Bridging has announced the appointment of two new recruits as it...

UK housing market shows signs of stability against backdrop of lingering uncertainty

The UK housing market is showing early signs of stabilisation, according to the latest...

ONP Solicitors appointed exclusively for the Coventry’s limited company BTL remortgage service

Coventry Building Society has appointed ONP Solicitors as the exclusive legal services provider in...

Prime London market holds firm amid rising supply and softer sales

The prime London housing market remained subdued in June but new data from LonRes...

Renters could miss out on over £330k by not buying a home, new research shows

Renters in England could lose out on more than £338,000 in potential financial gains...

CHL Mortgages lowers limited edition rates and expands short-term let range

CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has announced rate cuts of up to 15 basis points...

Skipton Business Finance backs Sheffield fragrance firm with invoice facility

Skipton Business Finance has extended a six-figure invoice finance facility to Sheffield-based SG Brands,...

Virgin Money cuts residential fixed rates across key LTV bands

Virgin Money is set to implement a series of rate reductions across its residential...

The Marsden appoints new head of mortgages

Marsden Building Society has appointed Jo Cave as its new head of mortgages as...

The Leeds lowers mortgage rates by up to 40bps

Leeds Building Society is set to reduce interest rates across a broad selection of...

Borrower confidence returns as mortgage applications up 42%

Borrower confidence appears to be returning to the UK mortgage market, with June data...

COMMENT

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 & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

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...

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Middle East uncertainty prompts homeowners to reassess mortgage plans

UK homeowners are overpaying mortgages and looking to secure new rates as geopolitical and...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

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

Cambridge BS commits to three-year charity partnership and local housing support grants

The Cambridge Building Society has unveiled a new three-year funding partnership alongside a fresh...

Nomo launches broker academy for Gulf client property finance

Nomo has launched a broker academy to support intermediaries working with Gulf Cooperation Council...

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