Day: August 17, 2026

Santander and Nottingham BS become latest lenders to trim prices

Santander has announced it will be reducing most residential and buy-to-let (BTL) fixed rates across its new business and product transfer ranges. As part of the cuts, almost all residential 60%, 75%, 80% and 85% loan-to-value (LTV) one-, two-, three-, five- and seven-year fixed rates… The post Santander and Nottingham BS become latest lenders to trim prices appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Blog: Can property transactions really get from 109 days to 28?

There’s nothing quite like a bold target to focus attention, and Project 28 has certainly given the property industry one. Its ambition to reduce the period between sale agreed and exchange to 28 days is commendable, if ambitious, especially when you take into account that… The post Blog: Can property transactions really get from 109 days to 28? appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Nationwide cuts rates by up to 0.15% with lowest now at 4.48%

Nationwide is cutting rates by up to 0.15 percentage points across two-, three- and five-year fixes with its lowest rate starting from 4.48%, effective 18 August. First-time buyers products will be reduced by up to 0.10% across two-, three- and five-year fixed rate products up… The post Nationwide cuts rates by up to 0.15% with lowest now at 4.48% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

West Brom BS launches mortgage range for foreign nationals

West Brom Building Society has launched a new mortgage range for foreign nationals living and working in the UK into homeownership. The new range, which follows a pilot programme carried out in 2025, is available to first-time buyers and home movers. The range launches with… The post West Brom BS launches mortgage range for foreign nationals appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

Iress grows UK earnings by 43% in first half

Iress’ UK business delivered a 43% increase in pre-tax earnings (EBITDA) to £4.6m in the first half of 2026, as it continued to invest in product development, AI and engineering capabilities. The firm provides mortgage industry software including Trigold, The Exchange, Lender Connect, Xplan Mortgage… The post Iress grows UK earnings by 43% in first half appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.

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