Mortgage
Editor’s note: The market has a big heart
In last month’s editor’s note I lamented the lack of humanity shown in the war against Ukraine. But since then...
Average fixed rates reach five-year high in April: Moneyfacts
The margin between two-year and five-year fixed rates is the smallest since February 2013 at 0.15%, as the average fixed...
Changing buyer needs in 2022 — you can show them the way
James Briggs, specialist account manager, Together You could say the pandemic has made it more difficult for Brits to achieve...
Monthly construction output sees 0.1% decrease in Feb: ONS
The monthly construction output in Great Britain decreased by 0.1% to £14,610m in volume in February 2022 compared to the...
Landlords purchase more than they sell in Q1: Hamptons
Landlords purchased more homes than they sold in the first three months of 2022, the highest proportion recorded in the...
Energy efficient homes landlords’ priority: GetGround
A high inflationary environment has triggered a significant change in the way that landlords interact with their tenants, but less...
5 Things Borrowers Should Know About Biden’s Latest Student Loan Relief Extension
This week, the Biden administration announced a new wave of student loan relief. It included an extension of the ongoing...
Fair Housing Month: HUD Pledges More Funds To Fight COVID-19 Discrimination
April is Fair Housing Month, and it’s likely no coincidence that April is also the month HUD announced added funds...
Weekly rate watch: All fixes rise again
This week saw all average headline mortgage fixed rates rise, shows data from Moneyfacts. Specifically, the average rate for a...
News Analysis: Longer-term fixes may pose threat to brokers
A greater desire for longer-term fixes presents a threat to income that must be dealt with now, argue some brokers....
OSB Group debuts bridging range
Specialist lender OSB Group has launched a bridging range through its Precise Mortgages and InterBay brands. The group says it...
Newcastle Intermediaries launches range of 95% LTV flexible products
Newcastle Intermediaries has launched a range of three and five-year fixed rate 95% LTV products, which it says offers borrowers...
