Mortgage
26 Oct to 30 Oct – Mortgage Strategy
This week’s top headlines: Landlords hit by 4% income tax hike from 2027 and chancellor ignores calls for stamp duty...
Turning a conversation about recruitment into an actual opportunity – Mortgage Strategy
The government’s latest announcement of £2,000 support for eligible smaller businesses taking on young apprentices is welcome news. Helping employers...
Loan Warehouse partners with Flexi Network – Mortgage Strategy
Loans Warehouse has been appointed as a specialist lending partner to the newly launched Flexi Network. The appointment will see...
HMO opportunity in a time of change – Mortgage Strategy
Shutterstock / Worradirek Demand for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) remains high among tenants while investors can benefit from more...
Fintel buys Mortgage Brain Holdings in £38.4m deal – Mortgage Strategy
Fintel has bought Mortgage Brain Holdings for £38.4m. Mortgage Brain Holdings owns companies including Mortgage Brain Limited, AE3 Media, Criteria...
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as its use of AI increases – Mortgage Strategy
Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs this year as it increases its use of AI and other technology. The reductions...
Chancellor rules out CGT rise in Budget – Mortgage Strategy
The chancellor has reportedly ruled out increasing capital gains tax in this month’s Budget. According to Treasury sources cited in...
12 Oct to 16 Oct – Mortgage Strategy
This week’s top headlines: Halifax updates intermediary site to make apps easier and NatWest becomes latest lender to cuts rates....
OBR should assess every Budget measure for its impact on housing, says committee chaired by Vince Cable – Mortgage Strategy
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) should assess every Budget measure for its impact on the housing market, according to...
LendWell lands SPF Private Clients deal – Mortgage Strategy
AI mortgage technology company LendWell has signed a multi-year agreement with SPF Private Clients (SPF). LendWell is working with SPF...
Generation Home increases mortgage rates as swap costs rise – Mortgage Strategy
Generation Home is increasing selected mortgage rates by up to 15bps from 12 October, citing rising swap rates. The lender...
Does AI know your name? – Mortgage Strategy
Welcome back to Market Watch. But maybe not for much longer. I have been reading the latest discussions about artificial...
