Mortgages
Buy to let remortgaging surges in Q2
The second quarter saw a significantly higher proportion of buy to let remortgaging than purchasing, as landlords focused on raising capital in order to expand their portfolios at a later date, according to the latest Mortgages for Business Complex Buy to Let Index.
Lower rates for top low-fee fixed rate mortgages
Two of the most competitive low-fee fixed rate mortgages on the market have been reduced further by Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P).
Record level of optimism in the mortgage market
Confidence in the mortgage market has rocketed amongst intermediaries as they become increasingly positive about the overall outlook for the mortgage market, according to the latest Halifax Intermediaries Confidence Tracker.
West Brom adds three year option for borrowers looking to fix
The West Brom is increasing choice for its mortgage customers with the introduction of a new three year fixed rate product.
Lowest ever mortgage rates from Post Office
The latest reductions in mortgage rates from the Post Office make it the best value in the market as it continues to offer the most competitive deals to customers.
Leeds launches fixed rate mortgages with a ‘Welcome' 0% initial rate
Leeds Building Society has launched a new and completely unique range of competitive mortgages that offer purchasers a combination of flexibility and certainty over a 3 or 5-year term.
Santander launches new Lifetime Tracker mortgage
In its latest step to support the housing market, Santander is to introduce a third tracker mortgage to its product range – a Lifetime Tracker at 2.69 per cent (75per cent LTV, with a £495 fee, minimum loan £25,000) on Friday 5 July 2013.
Paradigm launch lifetime offset exclusive with Hinckley & Rugby BS
Paradigm Mortgage Services has unveiled a market-leading lifetime offset product in conjunction with Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.
Save money - and reduce your mortgage commitment
Savers with a mortgage who are finding returns on their cash have fallen are being reminded there is a simple way to make their nest egg work harder.
Banks launch exclusive mortgage range for business customers
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks are launching a new range of mortgage products exclusively for business and Private Bank customers.
Barclays heats up mortgage market with rate cuts
Barclays is making further cuts to its residential mortgage range, reducing rates by up to 70 basis points and launching new remortgage offers designed to help over 3.1m borrowers save money on their mortgage.
Growth in remortgage lending helps boost gross lending
Gross mortgage lending grew by 5% in April, in part due to an increase in remortgage activity, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Tesco Bank extends mortgage range
Tesco Bank has announced the expansion of its mortgage range with the introduction of 85% LTV fixed rate and tracker mortgages.
N&P launches its lowest two-year and three-year mortgages
A series of best-buy mortgages has been launched by Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, including its lowest ever two-year and three-year fixed rate products.
Nationwide announces further cut in mortgage rates
Nationwide is reducing all of its two year fixed and tracker rates, all three year tracker rates and all 85% LTV mortgage products.