When looking for a new mortgage, the landscape can often seem dominated by the big names, leaving smaller institutions overlooked. I’m talking the Halifax, Santander, NatWest, and Nationwide of the mortgage market. However, delving into lesser-known lenders like...

The latest findings from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey for January 2024 indicate a promising turnaround in the UK property market. Positive shifts observed in key things such as buyer demand, agreed sales, and new...

In a move that's sure to make waves in the housing market, Halifax is shaking things up with some exciting changes to its product range. Effective from Thursday the 1st of February 2024, the following modifications are set to give homebuyers and homeowners more...

In a response to the increasing uncertainty surrounding mortgage rates, Virgin Money has unveiled an innovative Fix and Switch mortgage offering, designed to provide customers with a unique combination of stability and flexibility in a challenging mortgage market. In...

It seems that the UK housing market has experienced a remarkable upswing in the initial weeks of 2024. Recent reports indicate a substantial 13% increase in new sales agreed, showcasing a robust market rebound driven by pent-up demand and the enticing drop in mortgage...

As mortgage brokers, we encounter a common question from prospective borrowers: "How much can I borrow?" Many individuals rely on the widely circulated notion that they can borrow up to 4.5 times their income. However, this oversimplified rule is just the tip of the...

In an honestly surprising move, Santander announced today that they would be raising selected standard residential fixed rates for both purchase and remortgage clients. This decision comes at a time when most lenders in the UK are actively reducing their mortgage...

In a move reflective of the broader market trends, Barclays Bank has announced significant reductions in mortgage interest rates on a selection of their residential purchase and remortgage products, today. The rate cuts, ranging up to 0.50% across the residential...

In an exciting development for property investors, The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced a significant reduction in interest rates across its New Business product ranges, effective from Saturday the 20th of January 2024. The move is set to benefit buy-to-let...

When it comes to securing the best mortgage rates, timing is everything. At Oportfolio Mortgages, our commitment to providing you with the most competitive rates goes beyond what traditional brokers or price comparison sites can offer. As proud members of the PRIMIS...

This morning The Mortgage Lender (TML) released its first economic update of 2024, providing brokers with valuable insights into the economic landscape that will shape the mortgage and housing markets in the coming year. The report itself outlines key factors...