Second Charge

West One launches broker criteria search tool

Specialist lender West One has introduced a new criteria search tool on its website...

UTB cuts second charge mortgage rates by up to 55bps

United Trust Bank (UTB) has reduced rates across a selection of its second charge...

Second charge lending tops £2.14bn

The UK second charge mortgage market surpassed £2.14bn in new lending during 2025 with...

Mercantile Trust enhances criteria and unveils new calculator

Mercantile Trust has announced a series of lending criteria enhancements alongside the launch of...

Loan.co.uk hires Michelle Westley to drive intermediary growth

Loan.co.uk has appointed Michelle Westley as head of partnership marketing as the specialist lender...

Central Trust launches new range with rates from 6.69%

Central Trust has launched a new Premier product range, with second charge rates starting...

Family BS launches 100% LTV fix backed by family security

Family Building Society has entered the 100% LTV arena with the launch of an...

StreamBank strengthens broker support with senior hires in sales and underwriting

Specialist lender StreamBank has added to its sales and underwriting teams as it looks...

One in four adults lack confidence making everyday financial decisions

Research from specialist lender Pepper Money suggests confidence, rather than income alone, is a...

UK housing market steadies as tax-driven volatility fades

UK property transactions stabilised at the end of 2025, with residential sales holding firm...

Brilliant adds Scroll Finance to loans panel

Brilliant Group has added Scroll Finance to the secured loans panel of its specialist...

COMMENT

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 20

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday 15th May as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

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...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

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...

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Parents turning to property wealth to fund rising school fees

More parents are using remortgages, further advances and second-charge loans to help fund private...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 20

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Leek Building Society secures double win at British Bank Awards

Leek Building Society has secured a double success at the 2026 British Bank Awards...

ModaMortgages launches limited edition 5-year fixes with free vals

ModaMortgages has expanded its buy-to-let range with the launch of new limited edition 5-year...

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