Principality BS adds deals and ups select rates; Suffolk BS cuts pricing –...
Principality Building Society has re-introduced residential mortgages to its range and increased select rates. The post Principality BS adds deals and ups select rates; Suffolk BS cuts pricing –...
View ArticleGreen Mortgage Masterclass: Brokers will play ‘key role’ in ‘monumental...
Brokers will play an important part in getting homeowners to make their homes greener and could tie into Consumer Duty obligations. The post Green Mortgage Masterclass: Brokers will play ‘key role’ in...
View ArticleSamper departs as CFO of Newcastle BS
David Samper has left his post as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Newcastle Building Society after six years in the role. The post Samper departs as CFO of Newcastle BS appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleVirgin Money cuts fixed rates
Virgin Money has announced rate reductions across select mortgages, with cuts up to 0.14%. The post Virgin Money cuts fixed rates appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleTaphouse hired as COO of LSL Financial Services
LSL Financial Services has appointed Martin Taphouse as its chief operating officer, to take up the role on 10 March. The post Taphouse hired as COO of LSL Financial Services appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleSpending on mortgage and rental payments rises 2% in January, Barclays finds
Consumers spent 2% more year-on-year on mortgage and rental payments in January, data from a major bank found. The post Spending on mortgage and rental payments rises 2% in January, Barclays finds...
View ArticleKeystone releases limited-edition cashback offer up to £3.5k
Keystone Property Finance has launched a limited edition cashback offer on its products offering landlord borrowers up to £3,500 on completion. The post Keystone releases limited-edition cashback offer...
View ArticleHSBC UK reports £3.6bn mortgage growth and bigger market share in 2024
HSBC UK delivered £3.6bn [$4.5bn] in mortgage growth annually in 2024, as it attributed its £790m [$1bn] growth in overall lending to this business. The post HSBC UK reports £3.6bn mortgage growth and...
View ArticleHigher LTI limits should come with ‘guard rails’ to protect borrowers, says...
It is a good thing that the government has asked regulators to consider relaxing loan to income (LTI) limits to improve access to the housing market, but this should come with protection for borrowers,...
View ArticleUK house prices rise 4.6% to £268k in December – ONS
Average house prices in the UK rose 4.6% year-on-year to £268,087 in December, government data revealed. The post UK house prices rise 4.6% to £268k in December – ONS appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleAverage private rents see 8.7% annual lift in January – ONS
Private rents in the UK rose by 8.7% on average to £1,332 in the year to January, a slowdown from the 9% growth recorded the month before. The post Average private rents see 8.7% annual lift in January...
View ArticleKnowledge Bank adds safety certificate category to platform
Mortgage criteria search system Knowledge Bank has added a criteria category to show which lenders request safety certificates for residential blocks. The post Knowledge Bank adds safety certificate...
View ArticleBrokers note rise in FTB activity but say more mortgage flexibility is needed
First-time buyers have become more active in the mortgage market in the last year, brokers have said, but lending must become more flexible to adapt, research from a mutual found. The post Brokers note...
View ArticleAtom Bank trims near prime mortgage rates
Atom Bank has reduced rates across its near prime mortgages by up to 0.2%. The post Atom Bank trims near prime mortgage rates appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleModaMortgages added to Iress’ Xplan Mortgage and Trigold
Specialist buy-to-let (BTL) lender ModaMortgages has gone live on the Iress Xplan Mortgage and Trigold sourcing platforms. The post ModaMortgages added to Iress’ Xplan Mortgage and Trigold appeared...
View ArticleLloyds Banking Group posts £6.1bn rise in mortgage book for 2024
Lloyds Banking Group reported a £6.1bn increase in its mortgage portfolio to £312.3bn for 2024. The post Lloyds Banking Group posts £6.1bn rise in mortgage book for 2024 appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleAnam joins Beagle Street as senior BDM
The OneFamily Group has hired Claire Anam as senior business development manager (BDM) for its life insurance brand Beagle Street. The post Anam joins Beagle Street as senior BDM appeared first on...
View ArticleBarclays cuts mortgage rates and adds 90% LTVs
Barclays has announced lower mortgage rates for existing borrowers and introduced options at 90% loan to value (LTV). The post Barclays cuts mortgage rates and adds 90% LTVs appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleInterBay adds deals, lower fees and reduced rates to commercial offering
Specialist lender Interbay has revamped its semi-commercial and commercial product range with limited edition deals for purchase and remortgages. The post InterBay adds deals, lower fees and reduced...
View ArticleTogether lowers rates on regulated and unregulated products
Specialist property lender, Together, has reduced rates by up to 0.25% for term product and lowered bridging rates following the base rate cut. The post Together lowers rates on regulated and...
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