Mortgage

Balance between first-time buyer and private rented sectors crucial: Imla

Government focus on balancing the need for affordable housing for first-time-buyers with the role played by the private rental sector...

House prices jump over 7% in January: Rightmove

The average property price increased by 7.6% on an annual basis in January, shows data from Rightmove. This is the...

Record 47,400 BTL firms established in 2021: Hamptons

A record 47,400 UK buy-to-let firms were established last year, a 14% jump on 2020, according to data from Hamptons....

Accord debuts BTL products with no early repayment charges

Accord Mortgages will launch a range of five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let products with no early repayment charges. The broker-only lender says...

Advantages Of An FHA Cash-Out Refinance Loan

Do you know the advantages of an FHA cash-out refinance loan? There are several, especially if you are considering an...

Mortgage Broker Tools launches JBSP and CIS calculations

Mortgage Broker Tools has upgraded its affordability platform by introducing bespoke calculations for borrowers who earn income through the construction...

Weekly rate watch: Average rates rise across most fixes

The average rate for two-, three- and five-year fixes all increased this week, shows Moneyfacts’ latest report. The average rate...

Gove moves to close second home tax loophole

The government has moved to close the tax loophole enjoyed by second home owners who let properties stand empty for...

Construction output rises as supply chain problems ease: ONS

November 2021 saw construction output rise by 3.5% in volume, which is the largest monthly increase since March 2021, new...

Clydesdale Bank cuts higher LTV two and five-year resi rates

Clydesdale Bank has cut selected higher loan-to-value rates in its residential two and five-year mortgage range. The lender says the...

Govt hears ‘loud and clear message’ to include scams in Online Safety Bill

he government has moved a step closer to include paid for advertising in draft rules to toughen social media regulation....

December second charge lending falls to £118m: Loans Warehouse

Second charge lending fell 13.6% to £118.4m in December compared to the previous month, according to Loans Warehouse data. This...