Second charge mortgage new business volumes rose 35% by volume and 41% by value in December 2025, according to figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). There was £182 million of new business agreed in December, up 41% and 3,379 new agreements in the… The post New second charge business grows 35%: FLA appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Hampshire Trust Bank has promoted Henry Manley-Cooper to deputy managing director of bridging finance. The appointment strengthens the leadership of the bridging division at a time when Hampshire says short-term finance is playing a growing role for investors and developers. Manley-Cooper joined Hampshire Trust Bank… The post Hampshire Trust names deputy MD for bridging appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Buckinghamshire Building Society has increased the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) on its expat buy-to-let (BTL) products from 75% to 80% and has launched two new fixed rate options for both personal and limited company applicants. The new product options both offer a fixed rate until 31/05/2028… The post Bucks BS increases expat BTL maximum LTV and launches 2-year fixes appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Right Choice Mortgages has switched from Just Mortgages to join Stonebridge network as it seeks to accelerate its growth. The firm is led by Joe Childes and Stephanie Seddon and has six advisers operating across South Yorkshire, Cheshire and Manchester. Last year the Right Choice… The post Right Choice switches to Stonebridge network appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nottingham Building Society reported profits before tax of £16.7 million for 2025, a rise of 20.1% on 2024. The mutual said underlying profit before tax was £20.9 million, a fall from £22.8 million in 2024. New mortgage lending was £900 million in 2025, down from… The post Nottingham Building Society reports 20% profit boost for 2025 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
