Mortgage

Bank of England increases base rate to 1.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has increased the base rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. The Monetary Policy Committee...

Scottish house prices lift by 7.6% in April: Walker Fraser Steele

Scottish average house prices lifted by 7.6%, in the year to April with rises in all 32 local authorities, according...

SBG proposes reforms to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) and a group of mortgage advisers have set out a series of reforms and innovations that...

Homebuyers who say now is the time to buy hits all-time low: BSA

The number of people who say now is a good time to buy a home has slumped to an all-time...

Just Mortgages launches new digital marketing tool for brokers

Just Mortgages has launched a new white label digital marketing package for self-employed brokers. The new digital package will allow...

Gov to unveil Section 21 eviction ban and new private renters ombudsman

The UK government is set to publish the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper later today which will unveil plans...

Co-Op Bank brings legal case against review on mortgage prisoners investigation

The Co-Operative Bank (Co-Op Bank) is bringing a legal challenge against a judicial review at London’s High Court on a...

FHA ARM Loans: Good Or Bad Idea?

Why do people choose FHA adjustable-rate mortgages or choose to refinance with one? There are several reasons including the need...

Virgin Money to withdraw all exclusive fixed rates

Virgin Money has announced all exclusive fixed rates will be withdrawn at 8pm on 15 June. For its core range,...

Jones joins Paradigm as new mortgage helpdesk manager

Paradigm Mortgage Services has appointed Diane Jones as a new mortgage helpdesk manager. Jones joins Paradigm with a range of...

Bridging Watch: New talent needs a way in

In recent years I have noticed a shift in the hiring of roles within the specialist finance industry. Traditionally, firms...

Competition drops off in coastal areas, increases in city locations: Rightmove

Competition between buyers and renters for homes in many seaside areas is starting to ease, while competition has increased across...