Mortgages
Skipton expands lending policy to include flats above five storeys
Skipton Building Society is updating its lending policy to help support more people who want to buy their dream flat.
Yorkshire borrowers choosing longer term fixes over tracker deals
More borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for five years, according to research by Yorkshire Building Society.
First-time buyer lending in London at highest level since 2007
First-time buyers accounted for 11,200 loans for house purchase in London in the second quarter of 2013, the largest quarterly number since the end of 2007, according to data from the CML.
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank Low Start Mortgages
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched Low Start Mortgages through their retail network.
Interest-only customers ‘relying on downsizing’
Around four out of five interest-only mortgage customers are relying wholly or partly on selling their house to pay off the capital, new research from innovative equity release lender more 2 life shows.
Halifax makes cuts to mortgage rates by up to 0.45%
Halifax has reduced rates on selected 2 year products across its mortgage and remortgage range by up to 0.45%.
Metro Bank widens BTL mortgage range for professional investors
Metro Bank has launched two new residential Buy to Let (BTL) products for professional property investors.
Virgin Money reduces mortgage rates
Virgin Money has announced a number of changes to its mortgage range. The updated range will be available to purchase and remortgage customers from 21 August 2013.
Chelsea cuts mortgage rates at 75% LTV
Chelsea Building Society is maintaining its reputation for competitive mortgages with a new best buy rate - 1.99% for a 75% LTV (loan to value) two year fixed rate mortgage.
And to my family, I bequeath my debts
New research by Gocompare.com highlights the very real possibility that the only thing millions of Brits will be bequeathing to their loved ones is an outstanding mortgage loan.
Castle Trust helps divorcing couples with its equity mortgage
Castle Trust, is planning to help couples who are divorcing or splitting up with its equity mortgage, which enables those with at least 40% equity in their home to release 20% of the value, with no requirement to make monthly repayments.
First-time buyers lending at highest level since 2007
Lending to first-time buyers has hit its largest quarterly total since 2007 with 68,200 purchasing their first home in the second quarter of 2013, according to figures released by the CML.
Better fixed mortgage rates over two years from the West Brom
The West Brom has reviewed its range of two year fixed rate mortgages, increasing customer choice with new product launches and cutting existing rates by up to 0.61%.
Leeds supports ‘Help to Buy' Equity Loan scheme
Leeds Building Society, which this week announced record half year results, has launched its first set of products under the Government's Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Borrowers to benefit from 85% LTV best buys
Chelsea Building Society has reduced rates on its 85% loan to value (LTV) mortgages taking them to the top of the best buy tables.