UK mortgage rates are rising again in March 2026 despite the base rate holding. This update explains what’s driving changes and what it means for buyers and remortgages.
UK mortgage rates are rising again in March 2026 despite the base rate holding. This update explains what’s driving changes and what it means for buyers and remortgages.
Case Study: Helping a First-Time Buyer Use a Gifted Deposit to Secure a Mortgage This mortgage case study is based on a real client scenario. Details have been simplified to protect client confidentiality. For many first-time buyers, saving a deposit is one of the...
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Accord mortgages is set to introduce changes to its buy-to-let mortgage products on Friday the 4th of August 2023. The upcoming update includes adjustments to both fixed rates and new products to enhance their offerings to people looking for buy-to-let financing...
In a bid to offer more financial flexibility and security to homeowners, TSB has announced the launch of their new 3-Year Fixed Product Transfer rates. Available from Thursday the 3rd of August 2023, these mortgage products are set to cater to various Loan to Value...
NatWest, one of the leading mortgage lenders in the UK, has announced today significant changes to their new and existing mortgage product ranges. The changes to mortgage products, which will come into effect from August 2nd 2023, offer a mix of rate decreases and new...
In an effort to provide some financial relief to borrowers, Virgin Money has announced a significant reduction in their mortgage rates on selected remortgage and purchase products. The rate cuts will be in effect starting from today, Tuesday the 1st of August 2023,...
According to an announcement sent out to all brokers this morning, Halifax is set to make a significant change to its lending policy from Tuesday the 1st of August 2023. The bank will be increasing its maximum working age for mortgage applications, allowing customers...
Effective from 28th July 2023, NatWest, one of the UK's leading mortgage lenders, is introducing new enhancements to its' valuation process to facilitate borrowing against properties in England constructed using cladding. These revisions aim to streamline the mortgage...
In the midst of the ongoing mortgage crisis and economic crisis in general, experts and policymakers are turning their attention to new solutions to alleviate the burden put on homeowners and hopefully revive the housing market. One potential measure gaining traction...
Good news for prospective home buyers! Barclays, one of the big six of UK's leading mortgage providers, has announced a substantial reduction in mortgage rates for home buyers, hopefully making homeownership more affordable and accessible moving forward. The move...
Last week it was announced, to much joy and relief, that inflation in the UK had fallen to a level below what was initially predicted. The Bank of England are currently aiming for an inflation rate of 2%. Despite drastic measures being taken with interest rate rises,...
In a move that may impact both new and existing borrowers, Santander for intermediaries has recently made adjustments to its mortgage rates and products. The high street bank's broker-only arm has raised selected residential and landlord rates, prompting reactions...
Skipton, one of the leading mortgage providers in the UK, has announced significant changes to its buy-to-let criteria, affecting landlords across the UK. The modifications include adjustments to the Buy-to-Let Stress Rate for different fixed-term products. The stress...
In the 12 months leading up to May 2023, the UK property market experienced a moderate increase in average house prices, according to the latest data released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS). The report indicates that the average house price across the UK...
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