Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
TSB Landlord Mortgage Rates Raised
In a message released this morning, and following in suit with other UK mortgage lenders, TSB has announced significant changes to its mortgage rates, affecting both residential homeowners and buy-to-let landlords. The bank revealed plans to withdraw certain mortgage...
Virgin Money Fix And Switch For Portfolio Landlords
Virgin Money has today announced the release of its latest mortgage offering, the Fix and Switch product, extending its range of mortgage solutions to not only residential purchasers, but also seasoned buy-to-let landlords. The new product, which has most recently...
Lenders Raise Mortgage Interest Rates Despite Borrower Hopes
Some newly released information today is sure to send ripples through the housing market, mortgage lenders Accord Mortgages and NatWest have both announced significant rate increases, dashing the hopes of many borrowers and mortgage brokers who were anticipating a...
In Conversation with Ben Goddard: Navigating Lettings with Winkworth Southfields
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Ben Goddard, the Associate Director and Head of Lettings at Winkworth Southfields. As one of London's premier estate and lettings agencies, Winkworth has a rich and well respected history spanning over 180 years. Winkworth is...
Barclays Introduces Changes to New-Builds, Residency, and Buy-To-Let Applications
Barclays bank has announced significant changes to its mortgage criteria, impacting new-build house purchases, minimum UK residency requirements, and the minimum age for Buy-To-Let applications. Let’s explore what these new changes are, why they are so significant,...
Landlords Consider Selling, Freeing Property For New Homebuyers
In a new development for the UK housing market, recent research from Uswitch has revealed a significant intention among landlords to sell their properties within the next year. This revelation marks a potential shift for the UK property landscape, with implications...
Large Mortgage Loan Specialist Releases New Exciting Criteria
Today, Metro Bank has announced significant enhancements to its large loan mortgage offerings. These changes, effective immediately, promise greater flexibility and accessibility for borrowers seeking mortgages above £1 million. As a leading whole-of-market mortgage...
We Helped Our Client Save £44,800 In Mortgage Fees
Our client, found himself at a crossroads. Eager to move to a new home, he was hindered by his existing mortgage terms. While enjoying a remarkably low-interest rate of 1.38%, he faced the grim reality of early repayment fees amounting to a staggering £44,800. With...
Major Changes to Lending Criteria for Large Santander Mortgages
In their latest update sent to our brokers at Oportfolio Mortgages, Santander have announced some incredible changes to their mortgage lending proposition. Most notably to mortgages for people looking to secure large mortgage loans of up to £3 million. The new...
Access Multi-Unit Buy-To-Let Mortgages with Oportfolio
Investing in multi-unit buy-to-let properties has always been an enticing avenue for property investors. However, securing financing for them, especially with the added complexity of potential adverse credit, can be challenging. But we have a solution! In this article...
NatWest International Mortgages Changes Criteria For UAE Residents
In a recent update to its lending policies, NatWest International, the international lending arm of NatWest bank, has announced the lifting of previous restrictions on mortgage applications from clients residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Effective...
UK Buy-To-Let Funding Through Mortgages Has Taken A Downturn
The latest quarterly report from UK Finance sheds light on the challenging landscape of the buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market in the final quarter of 2023. Revealing a notable downturn in new lending and heightened financial pressures on landlords, the report...
Zoopla Housing Market Flourishes in Q1 2024
After what felt like a rather tumultuous period for many homeowners and potential buyers, the UK housing market has shown remarkable resilience, with significant improvements seen across the board in the first quarter of 2024, according to Zoopla's latest House Price...
New Coutts Mortgages for Prime Borrowers
Coutts Private Bank has recently announced a series of strategic updates to its mortgage offerings, aimed at facilitating the purchase of super prime properties in London and beyond. The bank's latest policy revision introduces a maximum Loan to Value (LTV) ratio of...
Mortgage Times Salary Up To 8.3 Times Annual Earnings
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has uncovered a concerning trend in the UK housing market, revealing that property buyers are increasingly stretching their finances to purchase homes. Now, that is no big shock. Buyers have battled with...
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