Skipton Building Society has announced a series of rate reductions across its entire fixed rate mortgage range, alongside the recent expansion of its Delayed Start Mortgage proposition. From Friday 25 September, rates across Skipton’s fixed-rate mortgage range for new and existing customers will reduce by… The post Skipton BS cuts rates and expands range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The FCA’s increased scrutiny of the second charge market should be welcomed by anyone who believes in the value of good advice. Recent work has understandably focused heavily on debt consolidation. The regulator found examples where affordability assessments overlooked important expenditure, advisers did not sufficiently… The post Second Charge Watch: FCA’s lens is nothing to be afraid of appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Digital transformation has long been a major ambition for mortgage businesses, but it has often meant lengthy projects, significant investment and complex legacy systems. At MIT Live 2026, our Leader Panel: Building the connected mortgage journey in the AI era will explore what this means… The post Leader panel confirmed for MIT Live AI discussion appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
English new build starts were 35,910 in Q2 2026, according to figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The figure was up 6% on the 34,440 new starts recorded in Q1 2026 and 20% higher than the 31,900 in Q2 2025.… The post New build starts up 6% in Q2, government figures show appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) are set to examine whether the Bank of England’s role in monetary policy is still fit for purpose, 30 years after it was given independence. In 1997, the Bank of England was granted autonomous powers to set interest… The post MPs to examine BoE’s role after 30 years of independence appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Precise Mortgages is withdrawing and relaunching its entire residential mortgage range. In an email to brokers, Precise said it would pull its residential range on 25 September as it prepared to launch its new platform, Resi 2.0. The lender will then launch a new residential… The post Precise Mortgages to withdraw and relaunch entire residential range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
After four and a half years, I am moving on from my role of Chief Commercial Officer at Gen H to join Principality Building Society. I am inclined to reflection at times like these, and what I have learned from my time at Gen H.… The post Blog: Partnership is the key to a more equitable mortgage industry appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Canada Life has reported that its interest-serviced lifetime mortgages are typically three years younger than those who opt for its traditional products where interest is rolled up. The lender launched its Advantage lifetime mortgage in February with a discounted interest rate for borrowers who make… The post New type of lifetime mortgage attracts younger borrowers: Canada Life appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
UK Finance has warned the government that higher taxes on banks could push up the cost of mortgages and reduce banks’ ability to lend. In its submission ahead of the October Budget, the banking industry body said further increases in bank-specific taxes could make the… The post UK Finance warns chancellor a Budget bank tax could hike mortgage rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
GB Bank has relaunched its commercial lending range and increased its maximum loan size from £20m to £25m. The bank will offer bridging and longer-term loans for the purchase and refinance of commercial property. It will also allow borrowers to combine bridging and term finance… The post GB Bank relaunches commercial range and raises max loan to £25m appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
