Gen H has announced mortgage rate cuts of up to 30bps on selected two-year products. The lender said its two-year rates at 60%–80% loan-to-value (LTV) will fall by 30bps, while two-year 80%–90% LTV products will reduce by 11bps. In addition, five-year rates at 85%–90% LTV… The post Gen H to cut rates by up to 30bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
This week’s top headlines: HSBC launches automated remortgages and NatWest raises max LTI to 6.5x for high earners. Explore these and other major industry updates below: HSBC launches automated remortgages HSBC has become the first lender to introduce LMS’s automated remortgaging technology, aiming to… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 18 May to 22 May appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Average fixed rate mortgage prices fell lower this week, according to the latest figures from Moneyfacts, as lenders cautiously continue to compete. Moneyfacts found the average two-year fix fell by 2bps to 5.73%, while the typical five-year fix dipped 1bps to 5.66%. The more significant… The post Average mortgage rate creeps downwards, says Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage and protection professionals across the UK are being urged to take part in the industry’s 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Viewpoint survey before it closes on Friday 29 May, with industry leaders warning that the research can only drive meaningful change if it… The post Ami and Imla urge broker feedback on ED&I appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Coventry for Intermediaries has announced a new round of mortgage rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let ranges for new and existing borrowers. For residential customers, the lender is reducing rates on offset, interest-only and offset interest-only products, although it has not yet given details… The post Coventry and Together to trim rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
There are now just a few days left to submit your entry for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging. Due to strong industry interest, the entry deadline for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with… The post Deadline extended for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage brokers believe first-time buyers should be the main focus of future government housing support, warning that continued barriers to entry are clogging up the entire housing market. New research from a broker poll conducted by Accord in partnership with Pegasus Insight shows that half… The post FTBs top priority for Govt support say brokers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nationwide increased its gross mortgage lending by 2.5% year-on-year to £45.8bn, according to its preliminary full-year financial results. For the 12 months ending 31 March, the mutual’s mortgage loan book expanded from £275.9bn to £286.3bn. Nationwide said the growth was due to its support for… The post Nationwide mortgage lending up 2.5% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TSB and Paragon are the latest lenders to cut rates, while Accord has tightened affordability for some borrowers. At TSB, reductions will be made tomorrow on a number of residential deals. The lender is lowering three-year fixed rates for house purchase by up to 20bps.… The post TSB and Paragon cut rates as Accord tweaks LTI rule appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
CHL Mortgages has appointed Jenna Macey as business development manager (BDM) for London and the South East of England. Macey brings nearly 20 years of experience, including personal banker roles at Halifax and Santander early in her career before moving into underwriting at Precise Mortgages,… The post CHL hires Jenna Macey as BDM for London and the south appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
