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...

In a move set to benefit thousands of homeowners and potential buyers, HSBC has announced a series of changes to its residential mortgage product ranges. Starting from Wednesday the 26th July 2023, the bank is implementing a range of adjustments that will provide...

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...

This afternoon, mortgage lenders NatWest and Coutts, have announced rate increases on their mortgage products, despite the recent drop in inflation to 7.9%. The decision has left many customers puzzled, as the current economic climate suggests that there could soon be...

In a surprising turn of events, the UK inflation rate has dropped to 7.9% in July 2023, marking a significant decrease from recent highs. It now stands at the lowest it has been in 16 months! The news comes as a relief to homeowners and potential buyers who have been...

London based mortgage lender Metro Bank has recently unveiled the upgraded version of its mortgage origination platform. The platform aims to revolutionise the mortgage application process for intermediaries while laying the groundwork for the launch of new products...

Over the last few months, the UK has seen a sharp increase in average mortgage rates due to increasing economic pressures. This coupled with the general cost of living crisis has meant that many people who were once enjoying low mortgage costs and relatively...

The UK mortgage market has witnessed its fair share of fluctuations in recent months, with interest rates playing a pivotal role. As homeowners and prospective buyers seek stability and affordability, the question on everyone's minds is whether we are headed for seven...

In an exciting development for prospective homebuyers and existing mortgage holders, TSB has announced significant improvements to its lending criteria. Effective from the 13th of July 2023, the changes aim to enhance affordability and accessibility for borrowers....