The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has launched a YouTube channel to explain the complex but critical changes shaping the future of homebuying. The channel explains everything from the basics of smart data and trust frameworks to technical deep dives into OPDA’s schema and membership… The post OPDA launches YouTube channel to demystify digital homebuying appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The mortgage industry is set for the busiest homemoving day of the year later this month, with over 22,000 buyers exchanging keys. Friday 29 August is expected to be the most popular day to move home in 2025, according to a report by the HomeOwners… The post Over 22,000 homebuyers set to move on busiest day of year in August: Study appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Bluestone Mortgages has relaxed its lending criteria to include non-UK nationals who have yet to obtain indefinite leave to remain but have demonstrated long-term stability through residency and employment in Britain. The specialist lender, part of Shawbrook Retail Mortgages, says that applicants working in the… The post Bluestone Mortgages eases non-UK national lending rules appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The average cost of rent in England reached a new high in July, the Goodlord Rental Index reveals. The index, which has been tracking the contracted rents of new tenancies across England for over six years, shows that the average monthly price of a rental… The post England rental costs reach record high in July: Goodlord appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
HSBC has cut its lowest rate to 3.75%, while Virgin Money has trimmed rates and launched new products. HSBC has shaved a range of residential rates by up to 8 basis points, with its lowest rate for Premier customers coming in at 3.75%, for two-year… The post HSBC cuts lowest rate to 3.75%, Virgin Money trims rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
UK Mortgage Prisoners Campaign Group says it has been left with “no hope” to find a solution for mortgage prisoners trapped in high home loans after a meeting with Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds last month. While Labour supported the group’s campaign in opposition, it says… The post Mortgage prisoners group left with ‘no hope’ following govt meeting appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Digital solutions provider e4 Strategic has launched VERSA, a digital workflow management platform. Designed to improve efficiency in the conveyancing process for UK mortgage lenders and conveyancers, the platform delivers a fully digital workflow that securely connects, in real time, lenders with conveyancers and other… The post e4 Strategic introduces VERSA platform appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
United Trust Bank Mortgages has joined the lender’s panel of home loan and insurance network Mortgage Intelligence as the specialist bank extends its range of products to brokers. The move will see the bank offer its residential, buy-to-let and second charge loans, aimed at those… The post UTB joins Mortgage Intelligence lender panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage applications jumped 9.2% year-on-year in July, Stonebridge reveals, confirming sustained market momentum as borrowing costs fall. In Stonebridge’s latest data from its national network of advisers it found that the average mortgage rate dropped to 4.44%, down 62 basis points from a year earlier.… The post Mortgage applications jump 9.2% in July: Stonebridge appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Could you provide a brief overview of your career to date? I’ve been in the mortgage industry for more than 30 years. I worked at Northern Rock for 17 years as a business development manager (BDM), corporate account manager, northern divisional manager and head of… The post One to One: Ian Andrew, managing director of intermediary sales, Nationwide appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
