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.
Landbay has cut buy-to-let rates by up to 35 basis points today and Nottingham Building Society is lowering landlord deals by up to 15bps tomorrow. At Landbay, rates have been cut across its Premier, Core and Specialist buy-to-let ranges and now start from 3.44%. The… The post Landbay and Nottingham cut buy-to-let rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Lab has been named the Official AI Knowledge Partner for Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live, taking place on 13 October 2026 at etc.venues County Hall in London. The partnership brings together MIT Live’s reach and standing across the mortgage market with Mortgage Lab’s practical… The post Mortgage Lab is Official AI Knowledge Partner for MIT Live appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Lifetime mortgages are increasingly being used by wealthier homeowners, according to More2life research. The firm said this reinforces the need for consumers to be informed of the full range of later life lending options. Analysis of More2life’s new business volumes shows that 16% of lifetime… The post Lifetime mortgages increasingly used by wealthy homeowners: More2life appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Bellway is the latest housebuilder to call on the government to cut stamp duty to boost the housing market. Bellway chief executive Jason Honeyman asked for ‘an immediate reduction’ in the tax ‘to ease affordability constraints and stimulate demand’. The prime minister has already said… The post Bellway calls on Burnham to cut stamp duty appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Advice Bureau director of home moving strategy Ben Thompson is stepping down from the business at the end of the year. Thompson has been with MAB for eight years, including previously serving as deputy chief executive. Most recently, he has been responsible for developing… The post Ben Thompson to leave MAB appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
