LendInvest cuts rates and expands BTL range; Gatehouse adds deals and adjusts...
LendInvest Mortgages has reduced rates on its five- and seven-year buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages by 0.1%. The post LendInvest cuts rates and expands BTL range; Gatehouse adds deals and adjusts criteria –...
View ArticleCoventry BS trims fixed rates; Precise adds limited-edition BTL and resi...
Coventry Building Society has reduced all its fixed mortgage rates, with cuts up to 0.26% for residential deals and up to 0.25% for buy-to-let (BTL) products. The post Coventry BS trims fixed rates;...
View ArticleTop 10 most read mortgage broker stories this week – 06/12/2024
This week, the Financial Conduct Authority's proposal to charge principals of appointment representative firms variable fees was of most interest. The post Top 10 most read mortgage broker stories this...
View ArticleHalifax to include EPCs in affordability; Santander cuts resi affordability...
Halifax will now include a property’s energy performance certificate (EPC) rating when assessing an applicant’s affordability for a mortgage. The post Halifax to include EPCs in affordability;...
View ArticleNewcastle for Intermediaries releases six-year fix with enhanced affordability
Newcastle for Intermediaries, the intermediary-facing arm of Newcastle Building Society, has launched a 72-month fixed rate deal to boost borrower affordability. The post Newcastle for Intermediaries...
View ArticleAverage five-year fixed rates see largest rise in over a year – Moneyfacts
The average five-year fixed rate rose by 0.19% to 5.28% in December, the biggest increase since August last year, data from a product analyst found. The post Average five-year fixed rates see largest...
View ArticleL&G hires protection partnerships director as Beardmore retires
Claire Beardmore, partnerships director – retail protection at Legal and General Retail, has announced she will be stepping down from the role at the end of February and retiring. The post L&G...
View ArticleLet’s get on with guiding landlords now the fog of uncertainty has cleared –...
One of the recent headlines that came out of the research we commissioned Pegasus Insight to conduct into landlord borrowers’ and their portfolio intentions, was around divestment and whether they have...
View ArticleKnow Your BDM: Jennifer Alderman, Coventry BS
This week, Mortgage Solutions is speaking to Jennifer Alderman, business development manager (BDM) at Coventry Building Society. The post Know Your BDM: Jennifer Alderman, Coventry BS appeared first on...
View ArticleTenants nearing retirement recorded as fastest growing renter group – Paragon
Analysis found the number of privately rented households headed by someone aged between 55 and 64 has surged by 66% in a decade. The post Tenants nearing retirement recorded as fastest growing renter...
View ArticleNegative connotations of vulnerability can hinder support, says Comentis’...
Negative associations around what it means to be vulnerable could lead to clients not receiving the support they need, the CEO of a vulnerability assessment provider said. The post Negative...
View ArticleAdditional 300,000 people helped by Mortgage Charter measures – FCA
At least 1.7 million people have benefited from the support laid out in the Mortgage Charter, up from 1.4 million three months earlier, information from the regulator said. The post Additional 300,000...
View ArticleGross mortgage lending in Q3 at highest for two years, BoE data shows
The value of gross mortgage advances totalled £65.5bn in Q3, the highest figure since Q4 2022, data from the central bank showed. The post Gross mortgage lending in Q3 at highest for two years, BoE...
View ArticleDIFF podcast: People struggling with mental health ‘wear different masks’
People dealing with mental health challenges sometimes learn to present different versions of themselves, making it harder to know when they are struggling. The post DIFF podcast: People struggling...
View ArticleSecond charge business volumes jump 32% annually – FLA
The number of new second charge mortgage agreements in October came to 3,478, a 32% uplift since last year, industry figures showed. The post Second charge business volumes jump 32% annually – FLA...
View ArticleTab doubles loan completions in 2024
Specialist lender TAB has reported 163 loan completions so far this year, more than double the 75 it completed last year. The post Tab doubles loan completions in 2024 appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleBuyer demand jumps to two-year high in October – Propertymark
There was an average of 100 new prospective buyers registering with estate agencies in October, the highest in two years, data from a trade body showed. The post Buyer demand jumps to two-year high in...
View ArticleHome completions take three times longer than buyers expect, survey finds
Homebuyers underestimate the time it takes to complete on a house purchase, with the process taking more than three times longer than they thought, a survey found. The post Home completions take three...
View ArticleSantander cuts rates and adds products; Principality BS adjusts pricing –...
Santander has announced mortgage rate reductions of up to 0.23% across new business and product transfer ranges for residential and buy-to-let (BTL) deals. The post Santander cuts rates and adds...
View ArticleParagon trims BTL rates to 3.64%; Accord cuts resi and BTL pricing – round-up
Paragon Bank has reduced its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates by up to 50 basis points with pricing now starting at 3.64%. The post Paragon trims BTL rates to 3.64%; Accord cuts resi and BTL pricing –...
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