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The Intermediary

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The Intermediary

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

If you are in the process of looking at a mortgage you may be forgiven for feeling slightly dizzy at the moment.

Mortgage Solutions

Better use of social media, technology and diversification are among the changes brokers are planning for their businesses this year.

The Telegraph

Lenders plan to re-launch cheaper loans as markets bet on cuts to borrowing costs

The Intermediary

This 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

The webinar revealed that over 70% of FCA-regulated firms feel confident with their Consumer Duty implementation.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

Property values were down by 3.3 per cent compared with October last year, the research also found.

The Independent

The 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

Brokers 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

A 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

Brokers have suggested that downvaluations are becoming ever more common at the moment as valuers adopt a more cautious approach to the market.

FTAdviser

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

Rates are being cut by up to 55bps with notable reductions across residential and tracker mortgages.

BirminghamLive

Earlier today, the high street bank announced a series of rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let mortgage ranges

Mortgage Solutions

While 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

Surviving 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

Some borrowers are approaching new brokers, as they blame previous advice for their current mortgage repayment issues, intermediaries have told Mortgage Solutions.

The Independent

The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.

Evening Standard

The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.

HeraldScotland

The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.

CityAM

TSB has become the latest lender to press pause on sales of some of its mortgages.

Bracknell News

The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.

The Independent

The bank said it was removing some mortgages from sale as of 4pm on Monday.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers 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 — 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

After 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

Brokers expect a rise in adverse credit customers

Financial Reporter

Jencap Partners says the number of mortgage complaints and claims will inevitably increase, regardless of whether they have any merit.

The Intermediary

Cardiff-based Jencap Partners has warned that ambulance chasers could start targeting brokers with claims regardless of merit.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers 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 will be increasing its rates for owner-occupied properties as of next week.

IFA Magazine

Brokers 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

Mortgage brokers have been left frustrated after TSB gave them just 25 minutes warning of an increase in interest rates.

IFA Magazine

After 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

Following 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

When 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.

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers are divided on whether the cost of living crisis has improved or dented the appeal of making overpayments on mortgage repayments, while some have suggested that offset mortgages may work out a...

This Is Money

Mortgage rates have risen rapidly over the past couple of months thanks to uncertain economic conditions in the UK, but they are now slowly falling.

Financial Reporter

Paul Lewis said

Mortgage Solutions

First-time buyers will continue to be motivated this year to buy, possibly benefitting from falls in house prices.

This Is Money

Experts say the slowdown, revealed in the latest Bank of England data, is due to buyers ‘taking stock’ of the market amid rising mortgage rates.

The Telegraph

Even the smallest of hiccups – even disputed parking tickets – is leading to rejections

Mortgage Solutions

Lenders have been guilty of ‘persecuting’ self-employed borrowers since the pandemic, brokers have claimed, a situation which has only been exacerbated by the impact of the mini-Budget.

The Intermediary

The move has been broadly welcomed by brokers as one that “may reignite the buy-to-let market”.

The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news

With rates rising and reduced affordability in the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis, free PR platform Newspage has asked its broker members who they think will struggle to get a mortgage in the...

IFA Magazine

As lenders tighten their criteria due to rising rates, reduced affordability amid the cost of living crisis and the prospect of a long recession ahead, free PR

Mortgage Solutions

The mortgage market has gone ‘into hibernation’, with activity levels dropping below even those typically seen in this quiet period of the year, brokers have suggested.

IFA Magazine

Following today’s news that the Bank of England has hiked rates by 0.75%, the biggest single rise since 1989, mortgage experts have been sharing their thought

Mortgage Professional

Mortgage industry reacts to comments regarding lenders’ SVRs

Mortgage Professional

Similarities to a “wet lettuce” are drawn

Mortgage Solutions

The mortgage industry reacts with gallows humour, demands for an election and calls for economic stability after Liz Truss resigns as PM.

The Intermediary

“Get that fella off the TV and let’s see his CeMap papers. Since when has sound financial advice been given on speculation” said one broker.

The Business Desk

Reaction from across the East Midlands as the Chancellor sets out his economic vision

FTAdviser.com

Mortgage brokers have complained that staff working from home is negatively impacting the service level provided by lenders

Financial Reporter

With the chaos triggered by the mini-Budget, and mortgage rates continuing to rise, Riz Malik of R3 Mortgages called for the Chancellor to quit live on Sky News yesterday.

Mortgage Solutions

When asked about strong lender communication, brokers highlighted one building society, as well as a handful of big high street names..

Mortgage Professional

Halifax, Virgin Money, Skipton put the brakes on as BoE says it will ‘do what it takes’ with interest rates

Yahoo Finance

Worried homeowners are ripping up fixed rate mortgage deals to lock in again ahead of further huge rises in borrowing costs, brokers said today. A report this week from Money Advice Trust finds that one...

Sky

Latest in our cost of living blog as mortgage lenders withdraw their products; the pound rallies slightly after historic lows on Monday; the Bank of England appears likely to raise interest rates 0.75-1%,...

Freelance Informer

If UK high street banks are pulling new mortgage products, is now the right time to look for a self-employed mortgage?

Express.co.uk

Markets are expecting interest rates to surge next year, meaning those ending their mortgage term could see a sharp increase in their monthly payments.

Financial Reporter

The odds of the MPC hiking rates again in an emergency meeting this week have shortened after Sterling’s all-time low against the Dollar.

IFA Magazine

This week, many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. In response, ten brokers were asked what it would mean for

The Intermediary

Evening Standard

Worried homeowners are ripping up fixed rate mortgage deals to lock in again ahead of further huge rises in borrowing costs, brokers said today.

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The news that the Pound has hit a record low this morning against the greenback, and is moving every closer to parity, has sent shockwaves in the City, Markets and beyond. Here’s…

Financial Reporter

This week, many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. Newspage asked 10 brokers what it would mean for borrowers and the property market more generally.

PropertyWire

Many expect the Bank of England to raise rates by 0.75% in an effort to combat inflation. Newspage asked 10 brokers what it would mean for borrowers and the property market more generally. Their views...