Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
Barnes Mortgage Advice: Buying or Remortgaging in SW13
Tucked beside a sweeping bend of the River Thames, Barnes has long been one of south-west London’s best-kept secrets. Cobblestoned streets lead you past Georgian terraces, pretty courtyards and village greens, and yet central London is only a short train ride away. It...
How We Helped a Family Save £300 a Month on Their Mortgage
Looking for ways to cut your monthly mortgage bill? This real-life case study shows how our team at Oportfolio Mortgages in Putney helped one local family reduce their repayments by £300 every month, without moving home or changing their lifestyle. Just with the help...
Barclays Now Offers 90% LTV on Second Residential Properties
Barclays has announced a big update to its lending criteria, increasing the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) to 90% for applicants who already own another residential property with an existing mortgage. Previously capped at 80% LTV, the new policy applies to both...
Our Team Saved Clients £5,000 Monthly on a £5.4 Million Wimbledon Mansion!
In the highly sought after Wimbledon real estate market, our clients embarked on the journey of purchasing a £5.4 million residential property with a substantial £2.2 million mortgage over a 22-year term. Focused on minimising their mortgage payments, our clients...
Santander Surprises Market with Mortgage Rate Rise
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...
New Barclays Mortgage Rate Reductions Amidst UK Market Trends
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...
TMW Unveils Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products with Rates Below 4%
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...
Unlocking Exclusive Mortgage Rates With Oportfolio Mortgages
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...
Mortgage Application Rejected Because of Cladding
Our clients, a couple looking to sell their existing property and purchase a new dream home, initially opted to approach their bank directly for a mortgage. Believing it would be a straightforward process, they found themselves in a complex situation due to issues...
The Mortgage Lender’s First Economic Update of 2024
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...
Almost Half of First-Time Buyers Get Help From a Government Scheme
In the world of rising living costs, the journey to homeownership is a bit of a financial puzzle for many first-time buyers. A recent survey by Uswitch Mortgages sheds light on the strategies employed by these buyers to step onto the property ladder and the...
Overcoming Mortgage Challenges for an International Client
International Client Mortgage - Background: Our client, a recent immigrant to the UK, sought to navigate the complex landscape of securing a mortgage for his new home. Having moved to the country just six months ago, possessing a 5-10% deposit, and holding a 5-year...
Birmingham Midshires Revamps Buy-to-Let Stress Rate Tests
In a move welcomed by the property investment community, Birmingham Midshires (BM Solutions) has announced significant changes to its buy-to-let stress rate tests at the application stage, effective from today, Tuesday the 16th of January 2024. These modifications are...
Exclusive Coutts Mortgage Products for High Net Worth Clients
In as diverse a market as the London mortgage scene, it is so important for brokers to be able to cater to a wide range of borrowers. At Oportfolio Mortgages, we collaborate with private banks such as Coutts to provide tailored solutions for high net worth...
Co-operative Bank Temporarily Withdraws Majority of Products
In a perhaps unsurprising turn of events, Co-operative Bank has announced the temporary withdrawal of the majority of its fixed-rate mortgage products for new business. This move comes after the bank experienced an overwhelming surge in demand, prompting concerns over...
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