Mortgage News, Insights & Advice

In today's ever-changing mortgage market, securing the best remortgage deal to suit your needs can be a daunting task. However, Nationwide Building Society offers a range of attractive remortgage options and criteria that can help you make the most of your property...

In a move aimed at benefiting large portfolio landlords, The Mortgage Works (TMW), Nationwide Building Societies buy-to-let arm, has announced some noteworthy updates to its existing portfolio affordability assessment criteria, effective from the 17th of October 2023....

Halifax, one of the UK's big six mortgage providers, has announced a significant change in its self-employed mortgage criteria, which will come into effect from tomorrow (Tuesday the 17th of October 2023). The new criteria will make significant changes to...

In a significant announcement this morning, TSB has unveiled some new lending criteria, aimed at helping individuals secure mortgages into retirement. The new policy reflects the shifting dynamics of the housing market and the growing demand from people looking to...

In mortgage news today, Coventry Building Society has taken a significant step to enhance the accessibility of homeownership in the UK. The lender has recently introduced fresh 2-year and 3-year fixed-rate mortgage options, catering to those seeking a 90% mortgages...

Virgin Money has recently introduced a host of new residential loan products and reduced interest rates across a selection of its offerings. These changes have sparked interest among homeowners looking to remortgage with Virgin Money. However, navigating the...

In recent weeks and months, the mortgage market in the UK has witnessed a significant shift, as fixed-rate mortgages have seen notable reductions, making homeownership more affordable (if only marginally) for many. According to the latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends...

In response to shifting market dynamics characterised by dwindling demand and waning interest in high-interest rate mortgages, Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank have recently announced significant improvements to their mortgage affordability criteria. These changes...

In a move set to delight prospective and current property owners, Coventry Building Society has announced a series of substantial reductions in their mortgage rates. These changes, set to come into effect on Thursday the 5th of October 2023 at 8 am, will impact both...

Accord Mortgages has unveiled substantial rate reductions across its buy-to-let mortgage offerings, signalling a promising change for property investors and landlords. Effective from the 4th of September 2023, these rate cuts are expected to provide a boost to the...

In an interesting turn of events, the United Kingdom's property market seems to be seeing a surge in buyer demand, fuelled by significant recent mortgage rate drops. Zoopla's latest house price index reveals that buyer demand increased by an impressive 12% in...

As we approach the end of the year, self-employed individuals are once again reminded to ensure their tax calculations are complete, as mortgage lenders are set to tighten their requirements for proof of income. Starting from October 6th, 2023, lenders will demand the...