Mortgage News

Chelsea lower mortgage rates even further

Chelsea Building Society has announced that it is adding further reductions to its mortgage rates making it one of the best options on the high street for those who are looking to purchase a mortgage.

Platform launches new 2 year fixed rate products

The Co-operative Bank's dedicated intermediary mortgage lender, Platform, has launched new residential two-year fixed rate mortgages.

Gross mortgage lending recovers lost ground in May

Gross mortgage lending totalled an estimated £11.3 billion in May, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Save up to £535 with Leeds shared ownership mortgage range

Leeds Building Society has unveiled a new and improved Shared Ownership mortgage range, where customers can save up to £535.

Leeds launches fees assisted 2 Year Discount Mortgage

Leeds Building Society has added new versions to its fees assisted 2 year discount product range for those with smaller deposits.

first direct mortgage range offers more flexibility and choice

first direct has changed the structure of its mortgage offering to make it easier for customers to decide which mortgage is best for them, whilst accommodating the needs of those who prefer not to pay up-front costs.

Yorkshire introduces 90% LTV drop lock mortgage

Yorkshire Building Society has announced it is increasing the options within its Drop Lock mortgage range which was launched last week.

Post Office cuts mortgage rates by up to 0.64%

The Post Office is cutting most of the rates across its range of fixed rate, tracker, and buy to let mortgages with immediate effect today.

Average mortgage application fees up by 13%

moneysupermarket.com urges mortgage customers to avoid being drawn in by low interest rates on products which have high fees, and to consider all options before applying, or they could end up paying more for their borrowing than necessary.

Mortgage borrowers’ needs not being met by the high-street

The need for mortgage brokers to actively target borrowers who are not being serviced by high-street lenders has been highlighted by research from Legal & General Mortgage Club and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI).

Northern Rock cuts mortgage rates

Northern Rock has reduced mortgage rates, making its range even more competitive. As well as reducing selected rates across its core mortgage range by up to 0.50%, it has improved its 2-Year Fixed rate deal available exclusively through Northern Rock’s intermediary partners.