Mortgage
Tandem Bank launches into resi purchase market
Tandem Bank has launched its residential purchase proposition. The lender says it brought the launch forward “due to extensive broker...
Brightstar posts record sales, warns market loans fall in 2023
The Brightstar Group posted record turnover up 21% last year, but warned that it was cautious about 2023, adding that...
Majority support raising tax on second homes
Over half – 59% – of people asked would support doubling the rate of council tax paid on second homes,...
Leeds Building Society debuts 3-, 5-year resi loans at up to 90% LTV
Leeds Building Society has launched two new fixed-rate mortgages, across three- and five-year terms at up to 90% loan to...
NRLA calls for landlord tax review to tackle private rent ‘supply crisis’
The “supply crisis” across private rented housing must lead to a government review of how landlords are taxed, says the...
FCA required firms to amend or remove 8,582 promotions in 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) required authorised firms to amend or remove 8,582 promotions during 2022. That is 14 times...
Weekly rate watch: Three- and five-year fixes lead reductions
Both the three- and five-year average fixed rates lost 7 basis points this week, says Moneyfacts. This resulted in the...
Need A Home Loan? Beware Of Escrow Fraud
There are common home loan scams that affect house hunters, even those applying for FHA home loans. One such scam–one...
Leek BS launches FTB exclusive for L&G Mortgage Club members
Legal & General Mortgage Club has joined with Leek Building Society to offer broker members access to an exclusive residential...
‘Out of kilter’ housing stock prevent FTBs climbing ladder: Barrows
An ageing population and a lack of suitable housing stock reaching the market is preventing younger homeowners from climbing the...
OMS links up with EPC register and Companies House
One Mortgage System (OMS) has integrated with Companies House and the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) register. The EPC register link...
LiveMore cuts selected later life loan rates by 22bps
LiveMore has cut rates across its LiveMore 1 range for borrowers aged 50 to 90-plus by 22 basis points, with...
