The 10 biggest mortgage broker stories this week – 21/08/20

First-time buyers were also in the news as the Mortgage Solutions poll found gifted deposits are the top means of parental support in the pandemic.

There was also a number of product updates in the biggest stories this week, as well as a solicitor who was struck off for using stamp duty to keep their business afloat.

Tipton launches 99 per cent LTV family assist mortgage

Solicitor struck off for using £300k stamp duty to keep business afloat

Nationwide ups high LTV rates by 0.5 per cent

Gifted deposits top parental support for first-time buyers in pandemic – Poll result

Landlords can take advantage of stamp duty cut with limited company moves – Cleary

Self-employed can claim second SEISS grant

Platform withdraws BTL mortgages and re-introduces 90 per cent LTV deals

Less than two thirds of mortgage offers hit completion as lenders struggle with demand – IMLA

High LTVs available on seconds as lenders halt further advances – Perry

Accord withdraws all 60 per cent LTV BTL deals