Specialist broker Aria Finance achieves record completions in June
Aria Finance, a specialist finance broker, facilitated around £75m worth of lending in June, a record performance for the business. The post Specialist broker Aria Finance achieves record completions...
View ArticleLendco launches refurb bridge; LendInvest adds dual representation – round-up
Specialist lender Lendco has released a refurbishment bridging product for both light and heavy works. The post Lendco launches refurb bridge; LendInvest adds dual representation – round-up appeared...
View ArticleCLC cautions conveyancers on improper post-completion work
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has raised concerns about how post-completion work is being done. The post CLC cautions conveyancers on improper post-completion work appeared first on...
View ArticleA fifth of first-time buyers unaware of affordable homeownership schemes
One in five first-time buyers do not know about the affordable homeownership schemes that could be available to them, a survey from a developer revealed. The post A fifth of first-time buyers unaware...
View ArticleLabour election win: housing must be ‘top of the agenda’ – industry reaction
Sir Keir Starmer will become the next Prime Minister of the UK after the Labour party’s landslide win at the general election. The post Labour election win: housing must be ‘top of the agenda’ –...
View ArticleWho is looking after mortgage advisers? – Wilson
The ongoing uncertainty in the mortgage market and wider UK economy has seen financial stress among borrowers reach unprecedented levels, with research from mental health charity, Mind, showing a 55%...
View ArticleBritish Mortgage Awards 2024 – the night’s photos
This year's sparkling British Mortgage Awards were held at the Park Plaza in London on Thursday. The post British Mortgage Awards 2024 – the night’s photos appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleBuilding societies continue to lead the market – Rushton
Building societies have consistently demonstrated their value in the UK’s mortgage market, standing out as leaders in broker satisfaction and customer service. The post Building societies continue to...
View ArticleLeeds BS continues mortgage rate cutting trend
Leeds Building Society is the latest lender to make reductions to select mortgage rates this week. The post Leeds BS continues mortgage rate cutting trend appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleRayner appointed housing secretary as Starmer forms Labour cabinet
Angela Rayner has been named as the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The post Rayner appointed housing secretary as Starmer forms Labour cabinet appeared first on...
View ArticleLow-deposit mortgage choice reaches two-year high – Moneyfacts
The number of mortgages available to borrowers with smaller deposits has reached its highest level in two years, data from a financial products analyst found. The post Low-deposit mortgage choice...
View ArticlePennycook announced as housing minister
Matthew Pennycook has been appointed a Minister of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). The post Pennycook announced as housing minister appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleDudley BS completes £110.8m gross mortgage lending
Dudley Building Society has ended its financial year with a gross mortgage lending figure of £110.8m, a small decline on the previous year’s £112.3m. The post Dudley BS completes £110.8m gross mortgage...
View Article‘Large chunk’ of Labour’s 1.5 million promised homes should go to London,...
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said a significant number of the homes that the Labour government pledged to deliver in its manifesto should be built in the capital. The post ‘Large chunk’ of Labour’s 1.5...
View ArticleAdapting to meet the needs of the next generation of landlords – Rowntree
As the early adopters of buy-to-let (BTL) eye retirement, a new generation of landlords will need to meet the demand for rented housing. The post Adapting to meet the needs of the next generation of...
View ArticleTechnology and the advice process: what customers really want – Bawa
In this digital age, it’s reasonable to presume that homebuyers will generally expect their mortgage adviser to use technology as part of the service. The post Technology and the advice process: what...
View ArticleDIFF podcast: More women use fintech but not enough are employed in the sector
Women in the UK are more likely to engage with fintech, but the people working in the sector do not represent its users, it was said on a podcast. The post DIFF podcast: More women use fintech but not...
View ArticleMetro Bank revisits mortgage portfolio sale – report
Metro Bank has returned to plans to sell off some of its residential mortgage portfolio after shelving the idea last year, it has been reported. The post Metro Bank revisits mortgage portfolio sale –...
View ArticleNorton Home Loans adds Optimal plans and lowers rates
Mortgage lender Norton Home Loans has introduced a pair of Optimal plans to its first and second charge mortgages, to help borrowers with minor or temporary credit blips. The post Norton Home Loans...
View ArticleAviva hires Westgarth as head of retirement distribution
Insurance provider Aviva has appointed Kay Westgarth as its head of retirement distribution. The post Aviva hires Westgarth as head of retirement distribution appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
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