Ying Tan's Media Coverage
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Mortgage approvals for house purchases hit 17-month highIt marks the highest level for mortgage approvals since September 2022, when rates began to skyrocket following the disastrous mini-Budget.
Express.co.uk
When interest rates could finally come down to lift burden on mortgage holdersThe 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.
Sky News
Money blog: Lender cuts mortgage rates after ‘clear signs’ from Bank of EnglandLeeds 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...
Mortgage Solutions
Hunt drops 99 per cent mortgage idea just days before Budget – reports - Mortgage SolutionsChancellor Jeremy Hunt has reportedly scrapped the idea of a 99 per cent mortgage scheme after lenders raised concerns.
FTAdviser
Govt reportedly scraps 99% mortgage scheme after concernsBrokers 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...
Mortgage Solutions
Ying Tan joins Habito as CEO and secures stake in businessMortgage sector entrepreneur Ying Tan has been appointed CEO of digital mortgage broker firm Habito following its latest round of funding.
The Fintech Times
Iron Man of Mortgages: Habito’s Tech-Driven Mission to Transform Home Buying | The Fintech TimesIn 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.
The Intermediary
Plans for 99% mortgages apparently scrapped - reaction from brokersThis 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.
Birmingham Live
Millions of mortgage holders told controversial rule will be scrappedJeremy Hunt and the Tory government have made the decision after resistance from the banking community, according to Government insiders, it has been reported.
Evening Standard
Interest rates on new mortgages fall for first time in two yearsBut the average interest rate on the total stock of mortgages kept rising
Financial Reporter
Ying Tan becomes CEO of HabitoMortgage industry entrepreneur, Ying Tan, has joined Habito as its new CEO after acquiring a significant share in the company.
FT Adviser
How Habito’s new chief plans on turning the business aroundWhen Ying Tan became chief executive of Habito in May, the digital mortgage broker was arguably not in the best shape.
Volution
Additional funding and new CEO at HabitoYing Tan is appointed CEO of Habito and closes funding round supported by existing investors, Augmentum Fintech, SBI Investment, Volution and Bootstrap Europe.
UKTN
Digital mortgage broker Habito appoints new CEO, closes fresh fundingDigital mortgage broker Habito has secured fresh funding and appointed a replacement for its outgoing CEO.
AltFi
Habito has a new CEO and a fresh round of fundingHabito’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...
FT Adviser
Habito announces CEO and additional fundingOnline mortgage broker Habito has named a chief executive and announced an inflow of investment following the closure of its latest funding round.
The Intermediary
Digital mortgage broker Habito brings in Ying Tan as CEO amid fresh funding roundIn 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.
Finextra
Digital mortgage broker Habito appoints Ying Tan CEO; scores fundingMortgage multi-entrepreneur, Ying Tan, will take the position of CEO (subject to FCA approval) and become a significant shareholder in the business.
Mortgage Strategy
Ying Tan named CEO of Habito as Dan Hegarty exitsFormer chief executive of mortgage broker Dynamo, Ying Tan, is taking on the position of chief executive of digital broker Habito.
Financial Reporter
Ying Tan becomes CEO of HabitoYing Tan has become a significant shareholder in Habito.
Financial Reporter
Government considering launch of 99% LTV mortgages - brokers reactThe goverment is reportedly planning to introduce the new scheme in the Spring Budget.
FTAdviser
Habito hits profitability in September for first timeDigital mortgage broker Habito hit monthly profitability for the first time in September.