FTAdviser

US Treasuries have fallen on the back of Donald Trump’s tax cutting budget making its way through Congress and a downgrading of the US’s credit rating by Moody’s earlier this month.

The Intermediary

In the last quarter of 2021, nearly a third - 31% - of new mortgages had an end date beyond the state pension age.

Mortgage Professional

Brokers discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer latest support package

Mortgage Professional

Brokers discuss whether confidence has returned to the housing market

The Negotiator

Warnings went unheeded by Governor Andrew Bailey and Monetary Policy Committee that another rate rise would risk damaging the UK’s fragile economy.

FTAdviser

The latest increase in interest rates by the Bank of England is “absolute lunacy”, Mather and Murray Financial independent financial adviser, Samuel Mather-Holgate has stated.

Mortgage Professional

Brokers discuss its expansion and where it could be improved

Introducer Today

Interest rates WILL go up next week … and maybe after that

This Is Money

There is hope of some ‘breathing space’ for mortgages after the latest inflation data showed the rate of price growth is slowing.

FTAdviser

‘Average’ data can be misleading and should always be caveated, according to a number of brokers said in response to questioning from Newspage.

Mortgage Solutions

Mortgage brokers have said borrowers should remain calm and look beyond average rate figures as Moneyfacts revealed the average two-year fixed rate was now 6.01 per cent.

Your Money

Mortgage brokers have said borrowers should remain calm and look beyond average rate figures as Moneyfacts revealed the average two-year fixed rate was now 6.01 per cent.

The Telegraph

Rishi Sunak has said there will not be any extra help given to people who are struggling with mortgage payments as the average two-year rate passed the 6pc mark for the first time since December.

This Is Money

Repayments on new mortgages accounted for an average of 20 per cent of borrowers’ gross incomes between January and April, according to trade body UK Finance.

The Negotiator

No-fault evictions will be abolished and tenants will allowed to have pets with a new landlords ombudsman appointed to provide quick resolutions to disputes.

FTAdviser

There has always been space for zero deposit mortgages. The product, along with interest only, was demonised by the regulator and it is positive to see it return.

IFA Magazine

Newspage®, asked mortgage brokers and financial services tech experts how fintech lenders compare to traditional high street lenders. The views of brokers

Financial Reporter

Brokers were split on the potential strengths of fintech mortgage lenders.

Mortgage Solutions

Stonebridge saw the biggest growth in AR numbers among regular mortgage networks last year, new analysis has found.

IFA Magazine

Following the Halifax February House Price Index announcement, brokers, estate agents and property experts have shared their thoughts with IFA Magazine via Ne

Mortgage Solutions

The government needs to improve the incentives offered by the Rent a Room scheme, as well as crank up the level of housebuilding, in order to improve how efficiently we use our homes, brokers have argued.

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

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers have said that mortgage lenders who will accept higher amounts of variable income will become more attractive, but have said it is unlikely more lenders will change their criteria.

Financial Reporter

Brokers are split on when they think two-year fixed rates will drop below 4%.

IFA Magazine

With inflation coming down faster than expected last month, Bank Rate likely to be close to its peak and the possibility of rate cuts later this year to stimula

Financial Reporter

With fixed rate mortgage rates edging down, PR platform, Newspage, asked brokers when they may drop below 4%. Some believe it’s imminent, others believe it could be some time yet.

Mortgage Solutions

Specialist Lending Solutions “In Focus” series deep dives into different areas of the specialist lending market. For this quarter, we are looking at the second charge market and are asking brokers what...

inews.co.uk

Mortgages, savings and pensions: how to ensure your money has an easier ride next year

Mortgage Solutions

Brokers have widely welcomed the announcement earlier this week that the six largest mortgage lenders will lend on properties needing cladding remediation from the start of next year, but this should be...

Your Mortgage

The lender has temporarily withdrawn its 95% mortgages to monitor market conditions, but could others follow?

Evening Standard

Move thought to be linked to negative equity fears

This Is Money

Brokers are predicting that other lenders could follow suit, with some even forecasting the end of 10% deposit deals as banks seek to minimise risk.

IFA Magazine

Following news that the average 5-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time in seven weeks, free broker PR platform, Newspage, asked a s

MoneyWeek

In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true? Rebecca Goodman asks: which makes more sense financially - buying or renting?

Your Money

Fixed rate mortgage deals jumped in the aftermath of the disastrous mini Budget, and while some homeowners rushed to lock in, others have taken out alternative mortgage deals.

inews.co.uk

The average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates have both dropped since the 75 basis point rise in the Bank of England base rate, and there could be further falls

Mortgage Solutions

Offset mortgages could grow in popularity in the coming months and should be a more discussed tool in the broker arsenal.

Mortgage Solutions

Borrowers are as confused, nervous and disturbed by the state of the mortgage market as ever and brokers need to bridge that knowledge gap

The Telegraph

We may have already seen the peak in quoted mortgage rates, experts say

Mortgage Strategy

High property prices, a cost-of-living crisis and now rapidly rising interest rates have resulted in far more homebuyers opting for 30-year-plus mortgage terms. It is not hard to see why these longer-term...

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.

Your Mortgage

Some mortgage experts think that arrears and repossessions will rise, although lenders will always support borrowers where they can

Financial Reporter

With rates rising sharply, energy bills soaring and many borrowers leveraged to the hilt, Newspage asked brokers whether we will see a rise in the number of forced sales and repossessions in 2023 — and,...

Mortgage Solutions

A mortgage transaction is always unpredictable. How do professionals cope with ‘broker guilt’ when deals break down?

Mortgage Solutions

Inflation and rising interest rates are creating a conundrum for some mortgage advisers over whether a short or longer-term loan fix is better for borrowers.