Hanley Economic Building Society has appointed Paul Learoyd as chief operating officer (COO). Learoyd joins from West Brom Building Society, where he was digital programme director. His previous experience includes senior mortgage, proposition and transformation roles at Admiral Money, Pepper Money and Saffron Building Society,… The post Hanley Economic hires Learoyd as chief operating officer appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Fleet Mortgages has launched a range of Renters’ Rights Act resources to help advisers support landlords as the next stages of the legislation are introduced. The new resources are available through a Renters’ Rights Act page on the Fleet Mortgages website. Fleet said this would… The post Fleet launches Renters’ Rights Act broker resources appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
HSBC and Clydesdale are raising rates tomorrow following increases by major lenders including Barclays and Halifax which came into effect today. While HSBC does not give advance details of the scale of increases, brokers predict that some of its most competitive sub-5% deals are likely… The post HSBC and Clydesdale to hike prices appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Strategy is proud to announce the two MS NextGen teams shortlisted for the Future of the Mortgage Industry Challenge 2026. The teams will present their proposition (followed by a Q&A) at the Mortgage Innovation and Technology (MIT Live) conference in London in October -… The post Shortlist confirmed for MS NextGen’s Industry Challenge appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
It was another bumper haul for HMRC between April and August as it collected £391.6bn in total tax and national insurance contributions (NICs). This figure was £24.9bn higher than it collected in the same period last year. Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts were £198m, compared… The post HMRC tax receipts hit £391.6bn appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Digging through the archives of Mortgage Strategy has been an enlightening as well as an entertaining experience. For instance, did you know that a young Graham Norton once hosted the MS Awards? Or that Boy George arrived as a surprise guest at another MS Awards… The post Cover feature: 25 years of Mortgage Strategy appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Family Building Society has announced the appointment of Laura Hamp as chief financial officer and a member of its board of directors. Hamp joined the society earlier this year from Furness Building Society, where she also served as chief financial officer. She brings more than… The post Family BS appoints Hamp as CFO appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost half of Scottish adults who do not own a home believe they will never do so, new research suggests. Pepper Money found that 47% of Scots who are not yet on the property ladder feel that home ownership will remain permanently out of reach.… The post Half of Scots who don’t own a home doubt they ever will: Pepper appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Barclays, Halifax and BM Solutions have announced another round of rate hikes with some deals jumping by as much as 30 basis points tomorrow. At Barclays, a 10-year fixed at 60% LTV with a £999 fee will rise by 30bps, from 5.12% to 5.42%. But… The post Barclays, Halifax and BM raise rates by up to 30bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TSB is raising more rates tomorrow by up to 25 basis points after repricing a number of deals last week and Kensington is putting up buy-to-let rates. TSB is increasing product transfer and additional borrowing rates by up to 25bps for residential borrowers and by… The post TSB to raise more rates by up to 25bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
