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Welcome to our second charge mortgage and bridging hub, sponsored by Shawbrook Bank. Here you’ll find all the latest coverage of the specialist market with exclusive commentary on the key headlines affecting the sector and market intelligence from top industry experts. Check in regularly for the latest news feed and analysis updates.
As the second charge market continues its journey towards full regulation, the incoming Mortgage Credit Directive on 21 March 2016 obliges mortgage advisers to disclose second charge loans as an alternative to mortgages in client discussions.
With this in mind, Shawbrook has produced a comprehensive guide to a market that has turned itself around since 2011 and hit £75.5m in 2015 . Find out what this market has to offer, the possible benefits to your clients of a broader discussion and lots more in Shawbrook’s packed guide to the market below.
United Trust Bank slashes second charge rates
United Trust Bank (UTB) has lowered interest rates across its second charge rates by up to...
Together cuts minimum second charge loan size to £20,000
Specialist lender Together has lowered its minimum second charge loan size from £30,000 t...
Second charge market on track for over 30,000 new agreements in 2023
The second charge market is on the way to record 30,500 new agreements in 2023, the latest...
Loans Warehouse hires McNamara as head of network growth and distribution
Loans Warehouse has brought on Natalie McNamara (pictured) as head of network growth and d...
The top 10 most read stories on Specialist Lending Solutions for 2023
As the year comes to an end, we look on back on the top 10 most read stories on Specialist...
Second charge offers opportunity for landlords – Mercantile Trust
There is no shortage of reasons why landlords might be looking to raise funds at the momen...
Second charge lending falls 13 per cent in October – FLA
The number of new second charge mortgage agreements in October totalled 2,627, a 13 per ce...
UTB slashes second charge rates
Specialist lender United Trust Bank has reduced rates across its range of second charge lo...
Demand for second charges ‘will only increase’ in 2024 – Grundy
Specialist Lending Solutions sat down with Marie Grundy (pictured), managing director for ...
West One Loans cuts mortgage rates
West One Loans has made mortgage rate reductions across its residential, second charge and...