For current and prospective homeowners, and the advisers supporting them, the first half (H1) of 2026 has delivered plenty to keep us all interested. Although at the start of the year it seemed as if we were trending towards a healthy, more stable, mortgage market… The post Comment: Making sense of the market at the midway point appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
L&G has launched a reduced rate for new customers of its optional payment lifetime mortgage (OPLM) product. The update means that all new OPLM customers will receive a tailored rate reduction of between 0.01% and 1.00%. Customers will retain the reduced rate for life, including… The post L&G lowers rate for new Optional Payment Lifetime Mortgage customers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage payments are the monthly expense most likely to cause financial pressure for people with a mortgage in the UK, L&C Mortgages reveals. The latest data shows that 42% of people say their mortgage is the monthly bill that causes them the greatest financial stress,… The post Almost half say their mortgage is biggest financial pressure: L&C appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
West One has made four appointments to its mortgage division sales team. The lender said this was a sign of it investing in its intermediary relationships and supporting brokers across the UK. Joining the team as regional account manager for central London is Harry Galvin.… The post West One makes four appointments to mortgage division sales team appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Regional differences are playing an increasingly important role in shaping landlord strategy across the UK, research reveals. The latest Pegasus Insight Landlord Trends report, produced in conjunction with Foundation, shows the buy-to-let (BTL) sector remains resilient overall in Q2 2026. During the quarter, landlords reporting… The post Regional variations reshaping landlord investment strategies: Foundation appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
