Mortgage News, Insights & Advice
All the latest UK mortgage news, insights and advice from the world of mortgage lending and Oportfolio
UK Rental And Mortgage Payments Reach Highest Level In 13 Months
According to the recently released Barclays Property Insights report, UK rental and mortgage payments have surged to their highest level in over a year, with an increase of 6.4% in October 2024. This marks the steepest growth in housing costs since September 2023, yet...
HSBC Mortgage Rates Increase Despite Base Rate Drop: Here’s Why
HSBC has announced a huge increase in mortgage rates across nearly all of their lending categories including residential and Buy-to-Let mortgages. It is quite clear that this rate rise from HSBC (one of the UK’s big six lenders) will negatively impact a lot of...
Leeds Building Society Launches New Mortgage Products
Almost certainly in response to the recent base rate reduction by the Bank of England, Leeds Building Society has announced updates to its mortgage products. Although not one of the typical big six lenders of the UK, Leeds’s new mortgage products definitely offer some...
Why You Need A Mortgage Advisor
You may have discovered yourself how many different types of mortgages there are out there when you’re looking to buy a property. Partnering with the right mortgage advisor though can not only help you make sense of the market; it can be crucial in helping you find...
Top Mortgage Advisor Award Winner
At Oportfolio, we care about the quality of our service as a comprehensive mortgage advisor. We want to support our customers every step of the way, a process which requires an excellent reputation and commitment. Our drive to deliver the best service possible to our...
Why personal protection insurance matters
Personal protection insurance may not be on your mind right now. With Christmas close and festivities at hand, you’re unlikely to be wondering what type of personal protection cover you may need. But wouldn’t it be nice to start the New Year at ease, knowing that you...
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