Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
Returning to the UK Mortgage Case Study
Read how Oportfolio Mortgages helped a returning UK resident secure a £600,000 mortgage after working overseas by choosing a lender whose criteria suited their circumstances.
HSBC Eases Mortgage Rules for Fixed-Term Contract Workers
HSBC has relaxed its mortgage lending criteria for certain borrowers on fixed-term contracts. Discover what the changes mean for doctors, teachers, UAE residents and anyone applying for a mortgage.
Key Man Insurance: Secure Your Business
What is key man insurance and why is it important? Discover how key man insurance protects UK businesses, what it covers, how much it costs, and how key person insurance can safeguard your company’s future.
Santander Early Repayment Charge Waiver for Home Movers
Santander has announced a positive change for mortgage customers looking to move home, extending the period in which they can avoid Early Repayment Charges (ERCs) when switching to a new deal. From Monday the 3rd of February 2025, Santander will waive ERCs for...
NatWest Mortgage Rates Increase: What This Means for Borrowers
NatWest has announced yet another round of mortgage rate increases, effective from the 31st January 2025 (This Friday). The changes, which impact a variety of mortgage products across its new business range, see rate hikes of between 0.02% and 0.11% on selected two-...
Barclays Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgage Boost Unveiled
Barclays has today announced the expansion of its Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) Mortgage Boost range, designed specifically to help struggling first-time buyers to secure larger loans in today’s challenging housing market. It is no secret that first-time...
Precise Mortgages Launches New Bridging Loan UK Product
Specialist lender Precise Mortgages has expanded its bridging loan range by introducing a new developer exit product and reducing bridging loan rates by 0.07%. Bridging loans are a great alternative lending method for short term finance, and definitely something that...
Nationwide Housing Affordability Report: First-Time Buyer Challenges
The housing market in 2024 offered glimmers of hope for prospective buyers, with Nationwide Building Society’s latest Housing Affordability Report highlighting slight improvements in affordability. However, unfortunately beneath these modest gains lies a sobering...
Can You Borrow Six Times Income With A Helping Hand Mortgage?
The Helping Hand mortgage now potentially allows first-time buyers to borrow up to six times their income. This can increase borrowing capacity by up to 33% more than Nationwide’s standard lending limits, offering a significant boost to those looking at buying their...
Barclays Property Insights: A Mixed Bag For The Housing Market
As mortgage brokers, we know that in this day and age, the property and mortgage market is far from simple to understand, and getting your head around trends and what they mean can be a bit of a nightmare. The latest Barclays Property Insights Report sheds light on...
How To Get A Mortgage As A Social Media Influencer
In today’s digital age, social media influencing has become a legitimate and thriving career. Whether that is on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly twitter), or YouTube. There is great money to be earned if you know how to crack the code. If...
What Is Mortgage Cashback?
With high interest rates and stricter mortgage affordability rules, it is becoming a daily battle for mortgage lenders to encourage new borrowers. What is the incentive to choose a specific lender and product aside from who has the best rate in the bunch? Fortunately,...
Buying A Property From Your Landlord: TSB’s Mortgage Option
Getting onto the property ladder is a challenge that continues to elude many renters and first-time buyers in the UK. With skyrocketing property prices, high rents, and limited opportunities to save for a deposit, the dream of homeownership often feels out of reach....
Using Bonuses For High-Value London Property Investment
London’s elite professionals often find themselves juggling high salaries, substantial bonuses, and an ambition to own prime real estate. With property prices in London reaching unparalleled heights, using your bonuses strategically can unlock opportunities to secure...
Barclays Bank Edges Closer To Sub-4% Mortgage Rates
Barclays Bank has today announced significant reductions to its mortgage rates, offering potential relief to both homebuyers and remortgagers as 2024 comes to an end. The latest changes see Barclays potentially moving closer to the much-anticipated sub-4% mortgage...
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