Richard Davidson's Media Coverage
The Sun
Should you get a 100% mortgage? All the pros and cons of the deposit-free way to buyANOTHER major lender has launched a 100% mortgage this week to first time buyers struggling to get on the ladder – but experts say you should beware of the risks.
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Starmer resignation: How will it impact mortgage rates?Mortgage borrowers are being urged not to let political uncertainty derail their plans following the resignation of Keir Starmer as Prime Minister this morning.
The Mirror
‘Critical’ Thursday bank decision ‘could mean cost cuts reverse’There has been relief in recent weeks, but that could change rapidly
Daily Mirror
‘Good news’ update for Santander, first direct and TSB customersThe picture is changing day by day at the moment
Estate Agent Today
Will the Iran war cause a rise in gazundering?Mortgage and property experts are predicting gazundering could return as prospective buyers start to worry about the impact of inflation on their finances due to the war in the Middle East.
Swindon Advertiser
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
EasternEye
Mortgage rate cuts from major banks bring relief for first-time buyersLower borrowing costs suggest lenders are competing harder for new buyers.
Daily Mirror
NatWest customers could get £37,500 extra in new updateIt’s been called a good thing, but experts have issued a note of caution as well
GB News
Housing market hits highest level in eight years: 'The best year for property since the financial crisis'The number of properties available for purchase across Britain has reached its highest point in more than eight years, according to new research from Zoopla. Estate agents are now holding an average of...
Daily Express
Nationwide announces new rule for customers ‘from today’Sounds helpful, but don’t get carried away
Daily Express
Mortgage method could ‘shave years off’ with ‘small payments’Honestly, every little helps with that mortgage
Wales Online
‘Small payment’ can ‘save thousands and shave years off’ mortgagesBrokers said it was ‘underused’
Daily Mirror
Self-employed ‘caught out’ by little-known mortgage ‘difference’Getting a mortgage when you work for yourself can seem difficult, but a broker said it didn’t have to be
Plymouth Live
‘Save thousands and shave years off’ mortgages with ‘small payment’Brokers said it was 'underused'
FT Adviser
Lloyds’ Halifax rebrand marks ‘end of an era’Lloyds Banking Group’s rebrand of Halifax has been labelled “the end of an era” by mortgage adviser Richard Davidson, who said buyers will lose access to one of the UK’s best-known lender brands.
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Starmer resignation: How will it impact mortgages rates?Mortgage borrowers are being urged not to let political uncertainty derail their plans following the resignation of Keir Starmer as Prime Minister this morning.
Daily Mirror
‘Many don’t know about mortgage type good for self-employed’They were an innovation seen in the late 1990s before they fell out of fashion
FT Adviser
Brokers show support for offset mortgages comebackOffset mortgages should make a comeback amid improved savings rates, brokers claim.
Daily Express
‘Hugely underused’ mortgage type ‘ideal for people with savings’Properly under the radar
FT Adviser
Credit agency removes client questions after backlash from brokersA credit checking company has removed questions about client goals following concerns they could potentially poach clients from mortgage brokers.
Daily Express
‘Cost reduction’ announced for NatWest and Santander customersStill feels like pennies off, mind
Liverpool Echo
NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’Both banks have announced changes
Cambridgeshire Live
NatWest and Santander customers ‘cost reduction this week’Both banks have announced changes
Daily Express
Bank’s ‘critical’ decision on Thursday ‘could reverse cuts in days’Feels like the goalposts are shifting again
Daily Express
HSBC, Santander and TSB make major mortgage change – ‘significant shift’The changes will come into effect on Thursday and Friday.
Daily Express
New ‘good news’ announcements for TSB, first direct and Santander customersCautiously hopeful, until it all flips again
Sky News
Typical homeowner could save £31,000 in interest - so why don't experts agree on overpaying your mortgage?Mortgage overpayments are an increasingly publicised means of mitigating higher interest rates.
Hexham Courant
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Andover Advertiser
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Times and Star
Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could payNationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
GB News
Mortgage alert: Britons urged to 'lock in a rate now' ahead of major inflation announcementMortgage rates are forecast to fall in 2026, but analysts are warning homebuyers to remain cautious
Thisismoney
First-time buyer mortgage market 'on fire' as three banks slash rates for those with smaller depositsSantander, NatWest and Barclays have all announced they are cutting mortgage rates for first-time buyers.
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Mortgage rates cut today – what’s the advice for borrowers? - what MORTGAGEThree major mortgage lenders have cut fixed rates today following in the footsteps of Nationwide, which lowered prices last week.
Express.co.uk
Major bank slashes mortgage rates by 0.32% in ‘aggressive’ market moveThe move comes amid falling fixed rates, which experts emphasised is good news for first-time buyers.