20th May 2025 More new buyers enter the market as conditions improve First-time buyer applications rose by 23.1% in 2024, despite overall mortgage activity remaining stable.
15th May 2025 Livemore introduces hybrid mortgage for over-50s The new product allows borrowing up to 80% LTV, with a maximum of 75% on interest-only and 5% on capital and interest.
14th May 2025 Hanley Economic launches 100% rent-to-own mortgage product The new product is open to buyers with household incomes over £25,000 and offers up to £350,000 in borrowing.
14th May 2025 Real-time mortgage checks arrive for UK buyers It still takes over five months on average to complete a home sale in the UK.
13th May 2025 Majority of small business owners say employment status hinders... 21% of small business owners have considered changing jobs to earn more in order to secure a mortgage.
13th May 2025 Accord cuts residential rates again The lender has cut its two-year fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.24%.
7th May 2025 Rent and mortgage spending dips in April: Barclays 23% of mortgage holders are making overpayments to reduce their mortgage term
7th May 2025 Failing to fix could add thousands to repayments Homeowners who roll onto a standard variable rate could pay £6,750 more over two years.
1st May 2025 Atom announces more cuts to prime residential rates The latest cuts follow a similar move by the bank in mid-April when rates were reduced by up to 0.20%.
1st May 2025 Over 2m UK mortgage holders are one paycheck away from crisis 1 in 3 UK mortgage holders are reliant on risky, short-term strategies when faced with lost income, according to a new study.