Mortgage
Cost of buying property over double what it costs to build – Searchland
It now costs over twice as much to buy a property than to build one, new research from Searchland reveals....
Leeds BS launches tool to improve energy performance
Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new online tool designed to help members monitor and manage their...
Rents jump 10% to £1,347 in August: Goodlord
Average UK rents lifted 10% to £1,347 last month compared to a year ago, as the lettings market remains “red...
HSBC makes further cuts to rates across resi and remo range
HSBC has reduced rates for the second time in a week as it announced cuts across its resi and remo...
Skipton expands Track Record criteria after market feedback
Tenants who can evidence affordability for a mortgage, have a strong track record of rental payments and haven’t owned a...
One Mortgage System hires Spencer as growth director
One Mortgage System has hired Melanie Spencer as its business partnership and growth director. The CRM platform for brokers says...
BM Solutions cuts rates by up to 71bps and adds new range
BM Solutions has announced rate cuts of up to 71bps across its buy-to-let range. The changes will come into effect...
‘Promising trend’ of fixed rate cuts continues: Moneyfacts
The ‘promising trend’ of lenders cutting selected fixed rates continued this week – and more reductions could be on the...
Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 28 Aug to 01 Sept
Catch up on Mortgage Strategy’s most popular stories this week. HSBC extends maximum borrowing term to 40 years and Further...
ASTL appoints Seaholme and Margolis to executive board
The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) has appointed two new members to its executive board. Shawbrook Bank’s Gavin Seaholme...
How Much Should I Save For My FHA Loan Down Payment?
How much money should a home buyer save for a down payment? The answer can’t be given in dollars and...
Virgin Money improves stress test calculations for landlords
Virgin Money has announced changes to its buy-to-let lending policy. As well as improving its stress rate calculations for both...
