This week’s top headlines: 700 formerly rented homes put up for sale every day and Mortgages could rise by over £3,000 a year due to Trumpflation. Explore these and other major industry updates below: 700 formerly rented homes put up for sale every day… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 04 May to 08 May appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage and protection professionals are being encouraged to take part in a major new industry-wide study exploring equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) across the sector. The 2026 ED&I Viewpoint, led by the Working in Mortgage (WIM) initiative and supported by industry sponsors, aims to build… The post Industry calls for response on equity, diversity and inclusion appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Average mortgage rates were almost flat this week as lenders showed caution, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The average two-year fixed rate remains unchanged at 5.78% compared to last week, while the average five-year fixed rate has edged up from 5.68% to 5.70%.… The post Mortgage rate cuts stall as market adjusts to uncertainty: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Pepper Money has announced changes to its sales leadership team, which the lender says will help it grow. Ryan Brailsford has moved into the role of distribution director and will now be responsible for Pepper Money’s distribution strategy and delivery. In his new role, Brailsford will… The post Pepper Money rejigs sales team appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Together has announced rate cuts of 5bps across some of its unregulated bridging range as of today. The unregulated bridging rate reductions are designed to improve affordability at higher LTVs, Together said. The short-term product is available on loans of between £26,000 and £5 million… The post Together trims unregulated bridging rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Vida Homeloans has announced an expansion of its lending proposition, with the reintroduction of 20 products to its residential range alongside the relaunch of its buy-to-let (BTL) range. The expanded residential range includes Fee Saver and Foreign National products, offering greater choice and flexibility for… The post Vida Homeloans expands resi options and relaunches BTL range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Strategy is proud to introduce the judging panel for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging. Bringing together respected experts from across specialist and commercial lending, this year’s judges have been carefully selected for their experience, insight… The post Esteemed judging panel for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 26 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
While most landlords are making good profits on their portfolios, with increased yields, the Renters’ Rights Act is causing concern for some landlords, Aldermore reveals. Aldermore data, gathered in conjunction with Pegasus Insight, found that the Renters’ Rights Act, which passed into law on 1… The post Majority of landlords remain profitable with increased yields, but RRA causing concern: Aldermore appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The pace of property sales for London’s £5 million-plus market is slowing amid global uncertainty, says property firm Savills. Analysis of second hand and new build sales by Savills reveals 68 £5 million plus transactions were recorded in Q1 2026, 35% fewer than the 104… The post London £5m+ market losing momentum, says Savills appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
HSBC is set to cut rates tomorrow, while a number of other lenders have unveiled price cuts as well as some increases. HSBC does not reveal the scale of its reductions, but says it will be lowering costs across both residential and buy-to-let product ranges… The post HSBC to cut rates as others reprice in both directions appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
