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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.
MT Finance secures £500m funding from JP Morgan
The MT finance group has secured a £500m senior facility from US investment bank JP Morga...
EPC legislation U-turn doesn’t mean landlords should forget energy efficiency – Crystal Specialist Finance
In his recent speech, the Prime Minister scrapped the proposed changes to EPC legislation,...
Pepper Money adds consent to follow for second charge mortgages
Pepper Money has launched consent to follow for its second charge mortgage offering, which...
UTB rejigs buy-to-let property classifications
United Trust Bank Mortgages for Intermediaries has restructured its product range for land...
Second charge business volumes drop 15 per cent annually in August – FLA
The number of new second charge mortgage agreements conducted in August totalled 2,704, wh...
Tapping into the potential of second charge mortgages – Peagam
Second charge mortgages have grown in popularity over the last couple of years as higher i...
Shawbrook enhances commercial mortgage criteria
Shawbrook has enhanced its commercial mortgage proposition to satisfy rising demand from i...
L&C signs specialist finance partnership and looks to future
CEO at London and Country (L&C) Mortgages Alan Young (pictured right) and chairperson ...
Tough times today point to a brighter future in the mortgage market – Morrall
Although mortgage rates are beginning to drop, the market is still tough, particularly for...
Wests One Loans slashes second charge rates by up to 0.77 per cent
West One Loans has cut second charge mortgage rates by up to 0.77 per cent as part of a â€...