HSBC cuts rates and strikes new broker deal
HSBC has cut rates across its range and secured its second mortgage broker partnership with London & Country. The bank has cut the cost of 26 mortgages by up to 0.4% for deals up to 90% loan-to-value (LTV) which will also be available through Countrywide, the lender’s pilot broker, from Monday.
Customers are pulling out of remortgage deals early, say brokers
Over half (53%) of respondents to a Mortgage Solutions poll say their clients are giving up with remortgage applications part way through the process.
Adviser remortgage strategies ahead of the Base Rate rise revealed – Marketwatch
This week we ask our panel of brokers what remortgage strategies they have adopted in light of Carney’s warning and whether consumers have been jolted into action.
UK bank impact assessing buy-to-let tax cuts before possible mortgage launch
Secure Trust Bank, a provider of current and savings accounts and unsecured finance, is looking into the viability of a mortgage launch in the UK, potentially into the buy-to-let market.
Welcome to the Curry Club debate – Birmingham
In the second leg of our Curry Club debate, the Mortgage Solutions team and Leeds Building Society travelled to Birmingham to catch up on the latest topics with mortgage brokers in the West Midlands over drinks and delicious food at the Pushkar Indian restaurant.
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The widely-anticipated rate rises which the Bank of England governor floated as early as next year may not be as damaging for UK mortgage borrowers due to a strong economy.
Precise launches second-charge buy-to-let range
Precise Mortgages has unveiled a second charge buy-to-let mortgage range with rates starting from 5.59%.
Accord Mortgages to hike interest rate on rental calculation
Accord Mortgages will increase the interest rate on in its rental calculation from 125% of 5% to 125% of 5.24% from Friday 31 July.
MMR gave buy-to-let investors edge over homebuyers, says broker
The Mortgage Market Review has given investors the market edge over residential homebuyers, particularly in high house price inflation areas, said a mortgage adviser.
