News

New build affordability continues to improve

2020 was the third year that new build housing affordability across England and Wales...

Bridging lenders positive about long-term economic outlook

Bridging finance providers are positive about the outlook for their businesses, the bridging market...

Buy-to-let landlords opting for larger loans

Mortgage products designed to offer exclusive rates for higher loan amounts are the most...

SMG acquires remaining shares in Y3S Bridging & Commercial

Specialist Mortgage Group (SMG) has acquired the full share capital of Y3S Bridging & Commercial...

Buckinghamshire BS to provide instant BTL decisions

The Buckinghamshire Building Society has streamlined their buy-to-let application process, which is says will allow...

Accord makes further residential rate reductions

Accord Mortgages is cutting selected residential mortgage rates across its offering. The revised range launches...

The Dudley BS introduces new product range

The Dudley Building Society has launched a new range of products with lower fixed...

Bank of Ireland UK unveils two-year fix at 95% LTV

Bank of Ireland UK is to introduce a two-year, 95% loan to value (LTV)...

Hodge ups later life maximum LTV

Hodge has increased the maximum LTV from 70% to 75% across its 50+ and...

The Leeds refreshes short-term fixed rate deals

The Leeds Building Society has introduced a new 2.55% fees-assisted, two-year fixed rate mortgage...

Halifax Intermediaries now part of of APPLY module

Twenty7Tec has announced that Halifax Intermediaries has been added to its APPLY module, following...

Demand still strong despite February mortgage approval fall

The Bank of England has reveal that mortgage borrowing strengthened in February with individuals...

Rise in number of properties selling for over the asking price

NAEA Propertymark has reported that 11% of properties sold for more than the original asking...

Coventry for Intermediaries to re-enter 95% LTV market

Coventry for Intermediaries is to re-enter the 95% LTV market this week, launching new...

COMMENT

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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Buckinghamshire cuts fees on credit repair mortgage ranges

Buckinghamshire Building Society has halved product fees across its Credit Revive and Credit Restore...

SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

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