Smartr365 appoints Featherstone as non-exec chair to drive growth
Mortgage technology platform provider, Smartr365, has appointed Simon Featherstone as its non-executive chair as part of its strategy to transform the mortgage process. The post Smartr365 appoints...
View ArticleHope Capital lowers residential fast-track bridging rates
Specialist short-term lender Hope Capital has reduced its residential fast-track bridging rates, now offering pricing of 0.85% at 75% loan to value (LTV). The post Hope Capital lowers residential...
View ArticleDemand for student accommodation, offices and retail stimulates commercial...
The UK commercial property market will see a revival due to demand for student accommodation, office space and retail development, a specialist lender has found. The post Demand for student...
View ArticleNationwide reduces affordability stress rates to allow larger mortgages
Nationwide has lowered its stress rates for mortgage affordability by between 0.75% and 1.25% to allow borrowers to access larger loans. The post Nationwide reduces affordability stress rates to allow...
View ArticleMortgage arrears fall in Q1 – UK Finance
The number of homeowner and buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages in arrears declined quarterly in Q1 this year, industry figures showed. The post Mortgage arrears fall in Q1 – UK Finance appeared first on...
View ArticleLiveMore launches part and part mortgage for older borrowers
LiveMore has released a part and part mortgage for borrowers over 50 to improve affordability and flexibility. The post LiveMore launches part and part mortgage for older borrowers appeared first on...
View ArticleAviva posts 41% jump in equity release sales in Q1
Aviva has reported a 41% annual rise in equity release sales over the first quarter of this year, which is said was due to the launch of a new proposition. The post Aviva posts 41% jump in equity...
View ArticleWest Brom BS cuts two-year fixed rates; Clydesdale reduces pricing – round-up
West Bromwich Building Society has reduced rates across its two-year fixed rate mortgages by up to 25 basis points. The post West Brom BS cuts two-year fixed rates; Clydesdale reduces pricing –...
View ArticleCatalyst launches ground-up development finance
Specialist lender Catalyst has launched into the ground up development finance market with the addition of a senior product. The post Catalyst launches ground-up development finance appeared first on...
View ArticleCambridge & Counties Bank completes record £376m lending in 2024
Cambridge & Counties Bank completed £376m in gross new lending over 2024, a 15% improvement on its performance in 2023. The post Cambridge & Counties Bank completes record £376m lending in 2024...
View ArticleInterbridge Mortgages celebrates milestone first year of second charge lending
Interbridge Mortgages has marked its first year in the second charge lending market, having served more than 7,000 borrowers across £250m in loans. The post Interbridge Mortgages celebrates milestone...
View ArticleTwenty7tec makes two senior hires
Twenty7tec has made two appointments to its sales leadership team. The post Twenty7tec makes two senior hires appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleHomeowners have over 10 times more in savings than renters – ONS
Homeowners reported savings of £50,000 or more in 2023-24, while private renters had just between £5,000 and £15,999, government data showed. The post Homeowners have over 10 times more in savings than...
View ArticleExclusive: April Mortgages launches 100% LTV product
April Mortgages has released a 100% loan to value (LTV) mortgage product to allow people to get onto the housing ladder with no deposit. The post Exclusive: April Mortgages launches 100% LTV product...
View ArticleDIFF podcast: Staying committed to DE&I when the social mood changes
The May Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) focused on how firms were dedicating themselves to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) amidst backlash to such initiatives. The post DIFF...
View ArticleHSBC and TSB adjust rates; Virgin lowers rates and launches products – round-up
HSBC has reduced mortgage rates across a number of its products, available from 19 May. The post HSBC and TSB adjust rates; Virgin lowers rates and launches products – round-up appeared first on...
View ArticleModaMortgages announces day one remortgages on bridge exits
Specialist lender ModaMortgages will now accept day one remortgages for bridge exit applications across its core and limited edition buy-to-let (BTL) products. The post ModaMortgages announces day one...
View ArticleThe British Specialist Lending Awards 2025 in pictures
The post The British Specialist Lending Awards 2025 in pictures appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleRenters’ Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage
The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed through the Lords committee stage and will now move onto the report stage. The post Renters’ Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleDIFF Annual Review 2025: ‘You cannot innovate in a homogeneous group’
The Diversity and Inclusivity Finance Forum (DIFF) Annual Review took place this month, covering the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as the recent changing attitudes towards it....
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