Ying Tan's Media Coverage

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This Is Money

Mortgage approvals for house purchases hit 17-month high

It marks the highest level for mortgage approvals since September 2022, when rates began to skyrocket following the disastrous mini-Budget.

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Express.co.uk

When interest rates could finally come down to lift burden on mortgage holders

The Bank’s governor, Andrew Bailey, and the Monetary Police Committee (MPC) decided to hold the base rate at 5.25 per cent at their latest meeting.

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Sky News

Money blog: Lender cuts mortgage rates after ‘clear signs’ from Bank of England

Leeds Building Society has announced cuts of up to 0.25% on selected fixed-rate deals. Read this and more in the Money blog - your place for consumer and personal finance news. Leave a comment on the stories...

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Mortgage Solutions

Hunt drops 99 per cent mortgage idea just days before Budget – reports - Mortgage Solutions

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reportedly scrapped the idea of a 99 per cent mortgage scheme after lenders raised concerns.

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FTAdviser

Govt reportedly scraps 99% mortgage scheme after concerns

Brokers have said the government’s proposed 99 per cent mortgage scheme “would never have ended well” following reports the idea has been scrapped. government insiders report...

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Mortgage Solutions

Ying Tan joins Habito as CEO and secures stake in business

Mortgage sector entrepreneur Ying Tan has been appointed CEO of digital mortgage broker firm Habito following its latest round of funding.

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The Fintech Times

Iron Man of Mortgages: Habito’s Tech-Driven Mission to Transform Home Buying | The Fintech Times

In a chat with The Fintech Times, Ying Tan shares his journey, vision for Habito, as well as his plans to improve the home buying process.

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The Intermediary

Plans for 99% mortgages apparently scrapped - reaction from brokers

This comes following January reports that the Chancellor was set to introduce 1% deposit, or 99% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages as part of the upcoming Spring Budget.

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Birmingham Live

Millions of mortgage holders told controversial rule will be scrapped

Jeremy Hunt and the Tory government have made the decision after resistance from the banking community, according to Government insiders, it has been reported.

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Evening Standard

Interest rates on new mortgages fall for first time in two years

But the average interest rate on the total stock of mortgages kept rising

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Financial Reporter

Ying Tan becomes CEO of Habito

Mortgage industry entrepreneur, Ying Tan, has joined Habito as its new CEO after acquiring a significant share in the company.

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FT Adviser

How Habito’s new chief plans on turning the business around

When Ying Tan became chief executive of Habito in May, the digital mortgage broker was arguably not in the best shape.

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Volution

Additional funding and new CEO at Habito

Ying Tan is appointed CEO of Habito and closes funding round supported by existing investors, Augmentum Fintech, SBI Investment, Volution and Bootstrap Europe.

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UKTN

Digital mortgage broker Habito appoints new CEO, closes fresh funding

Digital mortgage broker Habito has secured fresh funding and appointed a replacement for its outgoing CEO.

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AltFi

Habito has a new CEO and a fresh round of funding

Habito’s founder Daniel Hegarty is stepping aside as the CEO of the digital mortgage broker. Ying Tan, an entrepreneur and founder of UK mortgage broker Dynamo, will be taking over the role, and has just...

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FT Adviser

Habito announces CEO and additional funding

Online mortgage broker Habito has named a chief executive and announced an inflow of investment following the closure of its latest funding round.

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The Intermediary

Digital mortgage broker Habito brings in Ying Tan as CEO amid fresh funding round

In a strategic leadership reshuffle, the digital mortgage broker, Habito, today announced the appointment of Ying Tan (pictured) as its new chief executive officer, pending FCA approval.

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Finextra

Digital mortgage broker Habito appoints Ying Tan CEO; scores funding

Mortgage multi-entrepreneur, Ying Tan, will take the position of CEO (subject to FCA approval) and become a significant shareholder in the business.

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Mortgage Strategy

Ying Tan named CEO of Habito as Dan Hegarty exits

Former chief executive of mortgage broker Dynamo, Ying Tan, is taking on the position of chief executive of digital broker Habito.

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Financial Reporter

Ying Tan becomes CEO of Habito

Ying Tan has become a significant shareholder in Habito.

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Financial Reporter

Government considering launch of 99% LTV mortgages - brokers react

The goverment is reportedly planning to introduce the new scheme in the Spring Budget.

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FTAdviser

Habito hits profitability in September for first time

Digital mortgage broker Habito hit monthly profitability for the first time in September.

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