The Mortgage Works (TMW), Fleet Mortgages, Vida Homeloans and Virgin Money have all announced rate cuts this week across buy-to-let and residential products. These lenders are also launching new deals and withdrawing an existing range. TMW will cut rates by up to 0.26bps across selected… The post Lenders cut rates as buy-to-let competition intensifies appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Making homeownership more accessible has long been a core priority. First‑time buyers (FTBs) matter, not only because owning a home should be a realistic ambition for as many people as possible, but also because they are fundamental to the health of the wider housing market.… The post Comment: FTB fortunes? Fingers crossed for Q2 data appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Kensington has cut mortgage rates by up to 25 basis points today, while April and The Mortgage Lender are also making reductions. At the same time, buy-to-let lender Rely has launched several limited edition deals. At Kensington, the biggest cuts are within its residential range,… The post Kensington cuts rates by up to 25bps amid latest lender repricing appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Innovation is transforming every aspect of the mortgage and protection industry, from technology and operations to customer experience, partnerships, and business growth. The Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards (MITAs) celebrate the firms, teams, partnerships, and individuals leading that transformation. Whether you’ve launched a new platform,… The post Presenting the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards 2026 appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Manchester and Wolverhampton have seen the strongest property price growth over the past decade of any UK cities, figures from Rightmove show. The average asking price in both cities has risen by 63% since 2016, the research found. In Manchester, it jumped from £160,422 to… The post Prices in Manchester and Wolverhampton surge 63% in a decade: Rightmove appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
