Mortgage brokers feel more optimistic about this year, survey finds
Optimism among mortgage brokers has risen since last year, with a 10% jump to 91% saying they expect business growth in 2025, a survey from a private bank revealed. The post Mortgage brokers feel more...
View ArticleNatWest adjusts rates; Melton BS cuts pricing at 80% LTV – round-up
NatWest has tweaked its mortgage rates with both cuts and decreases across select deals. The post NatWest adjusts rates; Melton BS cuts pricing at 80% LTV – round-up appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleAfin Bank hires Lewis as head of operations
Specialist lender Afin Bank has appointed Rebecca Lewis as its head of operations to oversee the customer-facing functions. The post Afin Bank hires Lewis as head of operations appeared first on...
View ArticleMajority of non-traditional mortgage applicants praise brokers for...
Non-traditional mortgage applicants believe brokers were essential to them when getting a mortgage, a survey found. The post Majority of non-traditional mortgage applicants praise brokers for...
View ArticleMT Finance makes senior hire to BTL division
MT Finance Group has added to its buy-to-let (BTL) division with the appointment of Raheel Butt as head of underwriting. The post MT Finance makes senior hire to BTL division appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleLandlords feeling more confidence despite legislative changes – Pegasus Insight
Landlords have reported feeling more positive about the outlook of their business and the market, despite upcoming legislation which could impact how they operate, a survey showed. The post Landlords...
View ArticleEmblem joins Conveybuddy as area manager for the Midlands
Conveyancing distributor Conveybuddy has appointed Steve Emblem as area manager for the Midlands. The post Emblem joins Conveybuddy as area manager for the Midlands appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleParagon Bank unveils ‘faster, smarter, more flexible’ BTL originations platform
Paragon Bank has launched a new buy-to-let (BLT) mortgages originations platform, which it said would make applications “faster, smarter” and “more flexible” for brokers. The post Paragon Bank unveils...
View ArticleCHL Mortgages for Intermediaries partners with Sesame Network
Specialist lender CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has partnered with Sesame Network, part of the Sesame Bankhall Group. The post CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries partners with Sesame Network appeared...
View ArticleAlexander Hall’s revenue rises 6% annually in 2024
Foxtons Group, the parent company of mortgage brokerage Alexander Hall, has revealed that the financial services business saw a 6% increase in revenue last year. The post Alexander Hall’s revenue rises...
View ArticleRecognise Bank appoints Luxmore as chief commercial officer
Recognise Bank has named Caroline Luxmore as its chief commercial officer to lead its lending and savings teams. The post Recognise Bank appoints Luxmore as chief commercial officer appeared first on...
View ArticleAverage rents fall for the first time since 2019, Rightmove finds
The average advertised rents of properties coming to market outside of London declined 0.2% in Q4 of last year to £1,431 a month, data from a property listing site found. The post Average rents fall...
View ArticleSelina Finance ups LTV to 85% across homeowner offering
Selina Finance has increased the maximum available loan to value (LTV) to 85% across its Status 1 homeowner loan range. The post Selina Finance ups LTV to 85% across homeowner offering appeared first...
View ArticleLenders will use looser lending regulations to improve market share, says...
Relaxed lending criteria will not necessarily result in higher mortgage volume, but lenders could use it as an opportunity to maintain or improve market share, a credit rating agency said. The post...
View ArticleGovt stake in NatWest drops below 8%
The public shareholding in NatWest has fallen from 8.9% to 7.98% following the most recent disposal of shares. The post Govt stake in NatWest drops below 8% appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLTI easing must be done carefully to avoid sudden lender changes – Moneyfacts
More innovation is needed to help people buy their first home, but proposals to loosen lending rules must avoid lenders suddenly changing their criteria, a market analyst said. The post LTI easing must...
View ArticleLandbay reduces BTL rates by up to 0.2%; Coventry BS cuts pricing – round-up
Landbay has lowered its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates by as much as 0.2%. The post Landbay reduces BTL rates by up to 0.2%; Coventry BS cuts pricing – round-up appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleAdvisers name rising business costs as main worry for 2025
A third of advisers have said increasing business costs is the main concern for them this year, topping worries about market instability, an insurer found. The post Advisers name rising business costs...
View ArticleLifetime mortgage borrowers enjoy 25% annual rise in property values – Pure...
Pure Retirement’s new lifetime mortgage borrowers have seen their average property values rise by 25% over the year, the lender said. The post Lifetime mortgage borrowers enjoy 25% annual rise in...
View ArticleHousing market kicks off 2025 with 12% rise in agreed sales, says Zoopla
The number of new sales agreed so far this year is 12% higher than last year, as buyers seek to avoid paying stamp duty when the threshold changes in April, a property listing site found. The post...
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