Mansfield BS launches five-year fix for credit repair; Gen H lowers rates –...
Mansfield Building Society has released a long-term fixed rate mortgage for borrowers aiming to repair their credit. The post Mansfield BS launches five-year fix for credit repair; Gen H lowers rates –...
View ArticleAfin Bank appoints former regulator Kenmir to its board
New specialist lender, Afin Bank, has appointed David Kenmir to its board as an independent non-executive director (NED). The post Afin Bank appoints former regulator Kenmir to its board appeared first...
View ArticleThe importance of men’s mental health: Breaking the silence
International Men’s Day, which takes place on 19 November, provides a timely reminder of the need to shine a light on a topic often neglected - men’s mental health. The post The importance of men’s...
View ArticleHanley Economic BS reports £95m gross mortgage lending for 2024
Hanley Economic Building Society completed £95.04m in new mortgage lending for the year ending 31 August, a 4.1% rise on the year before. The post Hanley Economic BS reports £95m gross mortgage lending...
View ArticleMore than a third of private renters only have 10 weeks of savings – Scottish...
Some 35% of private renters in the UK would run out of savings in 10 weeks if they were unable to work due to injury or illness, research from an insurer found. The post More than a third of private...
View ArticleAtom Bank and Catalyst lower mortgage rates – round-up
Atom Bank has reduced rates across its commercial mortgages by as much as 0.76%. The post Atom Bank and Catalyst lower mortgage rates – round-up appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleColenko secures increased funding of £15m from Shawbrook
Bridging and development finance lender Colenko has secured an increased funding line of £15m from Shawbrook. The post Colenko secures increased funding of £15m from Shawbrook appeared first on...
View ArticleAssetz Capital adds lower rates; Ultimate Finance ups working capital loan...
Assetz Capital has released products with lower pricing following the launch of its development finance rates which start from 9.35% per annum. The post Assetz Capital adds lower rates; Ultimate...
View ArticleLandlords seek commercial property opportunities as market recovers,...
Landlords are turning to commercial property investments, as borrowing costs fall and the market improves, a lender’s data has found. The post Landlords seek commercial property opportunities as market...
View ArticleExclusive: TML’s Griffiths made commercial director for retail mortgages at...
Steve Griffiths has been appointed to the role of commercial director for retail mortgages at Shawbrook, taking responsibility for both The Mortgage Lender (TML) and Bluestone Mortgages. The post...
View ArticleSantander cuts BTL affordability rates; Fleet reduces five-year fixed rates –...
Santander has announced its buy-to-let (BTL) affordability rates will be reduced on Wednesday. The post Santander cuts BTL affordability rates; Fleet reduces five-year fixed rates – round-up appeared...
View ArticlePrincipality BS surpasses £30m in shared ownership lending
Principality Building Society has exceeded £30m in shared ownership mortgage lending, helping nearly 500 first-time buyers. The post Principality BS surpasses £30m in shared ownership lending appeared...
View ArticleAverage private rents in the UK up 8.7% annually – ONS
Average private rents in the UK were 8.7% higher in October than they were a year ago, government figures showed. The post Average private rents in the UK up 8.7% annually – ONS appeared first on...
View ArticleRental growth to outstrip income over five years, Savills predicts
Low rental stock and a lack of landlord investment could see rents in the UK rise 17.6% over the next five years, it has been forecast. The post Rental growth to outstrip income over five years,...
View ArticleTwo in five expect to rent into retirement – ERC
Some 39% of current renters believe they will still be renting when they retire, a study found. The post Two in five expect to rent into retirement – ERC appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleVida Homeloans becomes Vida Bank as it gains full banking licence
Specialist lender Vida Homeloans has received its full banking licence and will operate under the name Vida Bank. The post Vida Homeloans becomes Vida Bank as it gains full banking licence appeared...
View ArticleSkipton hires Farrell-Roberts as head of mortgage lending
Skipton Building Society has named Simon Farrell-Roberts as head of mortgage lending for Skipton Group. The post Skipton hires Farrell-Roberts as head of mortgage lending appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleFoundation adds BTL and resi deals; Hinckley and Rugby BS adds five-year BTL...
Foundation Home Loans has released limited edition products through its ‘Buy to Let’ and ‘Residential’ brands. The post Foundation adds BTL and resi deals; Hinckley and Rugby BS adds five-year BTL –...
View ArticleLifetime mortgage borrowers see £122k rise in property values over six years
The average new lifetime mortgage borrower has seen the value of their home increase by more than £122,000 between 2018 and the first half of this year, data from a lender showed. The post Lifetime...
View ArticleStamp duty intake rises to £1.4bn in October – HMRC
Homebuyers paid £1.35bn in stamp duty in October, up from £1.1bn in September, data from HMRC showed. The post Stamp duty intake rises to £1.4bn in October – HMRC appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
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