Stories quoting Matt Coulson
Newspage stories quoting Matt Coulson. Newest first.
By Liam Buckler ·
Will the Budget push up mortgage rates? Brokers say lenders could reprice within 48 hours
Brokers explain how fast gilt yields reach mortgage rates after a Budget, what would spook or calm the bond market, and whether to fix now or wait
By Liam Buckler ·
UK inflation hits 3.5% as small firms face “pressure from both sides”
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as fuel prices surged, with a small business owner telling Newspage he faces pressure from both sides
By Liam Buckler ·
Your First Home: Buyers delay purchases until after Budget, experts reveal
First-time buyers are delaying purchases until Your First Home scheme rules are published at the Budget, mortgage experts tell Newspage
By Liam Buckler ·
Can I use RSUs for a mortgage? Five major lenders won’t count restricted stock units in mortgage checks
Can I use RSUs for a mortgage? Newspage analysis finds Nationwide, Barclays and other major lenders don’t count RSUs in standard affordability checks.
By Liam Buckler ·
Mortgage declined? Why lenders are saying no even after loosening their rules
Mortgage declined? Lenders approved a smaller share of mortgage applications for a second quarter despite looser rules, Bank of England figures show.
By Liam Buckler ·
Your First Home income cap could shut out public sector couples, experts warn
A reported Your First Home income cap of £90,000, or £110,000 in London, could shut out public sector couples, experts tell Newspage.
By Douglas Patient ·
Help to Buy year 6: 2021 buyers face equity loan interest and a higher mortgage rate double whammy
Help to Buy equity loans start charging interest in year 6. For many 2021 buyers that lands alongside a higher mortgage rate. Brokers explain what to do.
By Douglas Patient ·
Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.1% as sub-5% deals hit the market again
Halifax cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.1% as sub-5% fixes return at Santander and Yorkshire Building Society too, brokers tell Newspage.
By Liam Buckler ·
Your First Home scheme: will first-time buyers still need help from parents?
A third of first-time buyers get help from parents for their deposit, Heron Financial data shows. Will Your First Home’s 2.5% deposit change that?
By Liam Buckler ·
House prices 'downturn' warning as Lloyds HPI reveals stark North-South divide
House prices were flat in September, the Lloyds HPI shows, but rose 7.4% in Northern Ireland and fell 2.2% in London, experts tell Newspage.
By Douglas Patient ·
Mortgage calculators show £80,000 gap for same buyer as brokers warn they are just a "rough guide"
Mortgage calculators show an £80,000 gap between how much they say a buyer can borrow as brokers warn they are just a “rough guide” for borrowers.
By Liam Buckler ·
First-time buyers face paying off mortgages in retirement as nearly half take out 35-year terms
First-time buyers are facing being forced to pay off mortgages in retirement as Newspage analysis shows nearly half take out 35-year deals.
By Liam Buckler ·
Are mortgage calculators accurate? Brokers warn they can create "false certainty"
Are mortgage calculators accurate? Brokers warn they can create "false certainty" for first-time buyers and there can be huge variations between lenders.