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The Intermediary
NatWest makes “encouraging” changes to new business mortgage productsThe changes will come into effect from tomorrow (21st March 2024).
The Intermediary
Has underwriting become overwriting?A number of brokers have expressed frustration on Newspage recently about the state of mortgage underwriting, specifically around lenders suddenly asking for huge amounts of evidence for even the most...
What Mortgage
Mortgage rates 2024: Are they going up or down?If you are in the process of looking at a mortgage you may be forgiven for feeling slightly dizzy at the moment.
Mortgage Solutions
From tech to Twitter (X): what brokers plan to do differently in 2024 - Mortgage SolutionsBetter use of social media, technology and diversification are among the changes brokers are planning for their businesses this year.
The Telegraph
Mortgage bills fall £160 a month amid rate warLenders plan to re-launch cheaper loans as markets bet on cuts to borrowing costs
The Intermediary
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” – brokers react to Gen H rate cutsThis morning, Gen H introduced another round of rate reductions ahead of the festive break, cutting its entire product range by up to 0.25%.
The Intermediary
Brokers react to the FCA’s ‘Consumer Duty Next Steps’ WebinarThe webinar revealed that over 70% of FCA-regulated firms feel confident with their Consumer Duty implementation.
Mortgage Solutions
Jargon busters: Mortgage industry needs ‘crackdown on gibberish’ ‒ analysis - Mortgage SolutionsBrokers hold the key to dealing with mortgage jargon, but the industry as a whole would benefit from a crackdown on meaningless terms, intermediaries have argued.
Milford Mercury
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
Oxford Mail
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
The Herald
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
Wirral Globe
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
The Argus
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
Gazette & Herald
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
Ledbury Reporter
UK house prices increased by 0.9 month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
Birmingham Live
Nationwide issues boost to anybody who has a mortgage in UKProperty values were down by 3.3 per cent compared with October last year, the research also found.
The Independent
UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says NationwideThe uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.
The Intermediary
Product transfers soaring as remortgages hit 24-year low - but brokers warn of dangersBrokers said the reason for the low volume of remortgages is the sharp rise in product transfers, as many people have no choice but to stay with their existing lender, lenders placing more emphasis on...
FTAdviser
Brokers praise lender service levels amid lower purchase activityA drop in mortgage transaction volumes has seen a “better turnaround” for current clients, brokers have said as they praise the service currently being offered by lenders.
Mortgage Solutions
Down valuations ‘almost certain’ at the moment due to ‘cautious valuers’Brokers have suggested that downvaluations are becoming ever more common at the moment as valuers adopt a more cautious approach to the market.
FTAdviser
Top slicing BTL applications is a ‘game-changer’The launch of top slicing on buy-to-let applications by BM Solutions could be a “game-changer in buy-to-let applications”, according to R3 Mortgages founder and director, Riz Malik.
Financial Reporter
NatWest becomes latest lender to announce mortgage rate cutsRates are being cut by up to 55bps with notable reductions across residential and tracker mortgages.
BirminghamLive
NatWest issues 24-hour warning to customers as it follows HSBC leadEarlier today, the high street bank announced a series of rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage ranges
Mortgage Solutions
Interest-only demand ‘not as high as expected yet’ say brokersWhile there has been an uptick in enquiries from clients around moving to interest-only, it has not been to the levels expected, according to intermediaries.
Mortgage Solutions
Covid, Brexit and the mini Budget have yet to break brokers as confidence risesSurviving the myriad challenges of the last few years, such as Brexit, the pandemic and the cost of living crisis, may have helped boost the sense of confidence among intermediaries, brokers have suggested.
Mortgage Solutions
Borrowers reaching out to new brokers after ‘blaming previous advice’ ‒ analysis - Mortgage SolutionsSome borrowers are approaching new brokers, as they blame previous advice for their current mortgage repayment issues, intermediaries have told Mortgage Solutions.
The Independent
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingThe bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
Evening Standard
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingThe bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
HeraldScotland
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingThe bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
CityAM
TSB latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingTSB has become the latest lender to press pause on sales of some of its mortgages.
Bracknell News
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingThe bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
The Independent
TSB becomes latest bank to press pause on some mortgage lendingThe bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.
Mortgage Solutions
Advisers urge lenders to agree minimum 24-hour withdrawal notice periodBrokers have called on lenders to pledge to provide a minimum notice period of 24 hours to withdraw products, pointing to widespread removals over the past few weeks and heightened market uncertainty.
The Intermediary
Mortgage brokers call on lenders to establish a minimum notice period for product withdrawalsMortgage brokers — Riz Malik, Jamie Lennox, and Lewis Shaw — are leading the call, asking that lenders sign a pledge to provide a minimum notice period of 24 hours to all affiliated brokers before withdrawing...
B&C
Brokers call for lenders to provide 24 hours minimum notice after recent turbulenceAfter the events of the past fortnight, with many lenders withdrawing products at very short notice, mortgage brokers have called for lenders to sign a pledge to provide a minimum notice period of 24 hours...
Mortgage Professional
Why more customers could struggle with adverse creditBrokers expect a rise in adverse credit customers
Financial Reporter
Brokers face increase in complaints over two-year fixesJencap Partners says the number of mortgage complaints and claims will inevitably increase, regardless of whether they have any merit.
The Intermediary
Consultancy warns of rise in broker clients claiming they were misadvisedCardiff-based Jencap Partners has warned that ambulance chasers could start targeting brokers with claims regardless of merit.
Mortgage Solutions
Accountants ‘worth the money’ for self-employed brokers ‒ analysisBrokers have emphasised the importance of getting a tax return completed as early as possible, and argued that quality accountants are worth the expense.
The Intermediary
Coventry Building Society set to increase ratesCoventry Building Society will be increasing its rates for owner-occupied properties as of next week.
IFA Magazine
TSB gives brokers 25 minutes’ notice of rate changes – reactionBrokers have not been impressed by receiving an email from TSB Intermediary today at 12:35pm, announcing rates would be increasing by as much as 0.20% at... 13:
FTAdviser
Brokers fume after TSB gives 25 minute warning of rate hikeMortgage brokers have been left frustrated after TSB gave them just 25 minutes warning of an increase in interest rates.
IFA Magazine
Nationwide announces new rate increases from March 3After Nationwide announced that it is making rate increases across selected fixed term (two and five year) and tracker New Business and switcher products, from
IFA Magazine
As Nationwide warns “deposit requirements remain prohibitively high” for FTBs, brokers reveal which lenders stand outFollowing Robert Gardner of Nationwide outlining the challenges faced by first-time buyers this morning in the lender’s February HPI, Newspage asked brokers wh
The Negotiator
Brutal industry reaction as Purplebricks looks to new ownershipWhen Purplebricks announced on Friday it was looking for a buyer it didn’t take long for the knives – and jokes – to come out. Industry reaction has been both funny and brutal.