Mortgage
YBS eases affordability tests for landlords
YBS Commercial Mortgages has changed its stress rates to improve affordability calculations for landlords. Following broker feedback the lender will...
Halifax raises resi products by up to 29bps
Halifax for intermediaries will raise rates across a range of homebuyer, remortgage and product transfer offers by up to 29...
Chancellor urged to introduce ‘regional’ stamp duty bands
The Chancellor should introduce ‘regional’ stamp duty bands in next week’s Spring Budget to support buyer and help first-time buyers...
Skipton’s 100% mortgage product nets £62m in applications since launch
Skipton Building Society says its 100% mortgage product has notched up £62.4m in applications and £29.7m of completions since its...
West One Loans expands into Scotland
West One Loans has started lending in Scotland with its residential range now available to registered brokers north of the...
Property investors remain bullish in outlook despite economic uncertainty
Property investors remain optimistic about the year ahead, despite ongoing economic and regulatory challenges. Research by specialist lender Market Financial...
Govt must get moving on rental reform changes: NRLA
Responding to reports that the Government is planning to amend the Renters (Reform) Bill, National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) chief...
Seven out of 10 would-be buyers struggle to secure home loan
Almost seven out of 10 first-time buyers face difficulties getting a mortgage, according to new research, discouraging others from pursing...
Nationwide increases costs of residential mortgages
Nationwide Building Society has become the latest lender to increase the cost of many of its residential fixed-rate products, for...
Magnet Capital joins the Association of Short-Term Lenders
Magnet Capital has joined the Association of Short-Term Lenders. The specialist development finance lender works with brokers and property developers,...
Taylor Wimpey optimistic for year ahead despite 2023 profit slide
UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey saw its operating profit drop 49& last year with the number of homes completed by the...
FCA to speed up probes into firms
The Financial Conduct Authority will speed up probes into firms to “increase the deterrent impact of its enforcement actions”. The...
