This week’s top headlines: HSBC and Gen H cut rates and Nationwide launches free credit score tool. Explore these and other major industry updates below: BetterHome Group agrees to acquire Mortgage Support Services BetterHome Group has agreed to acquire Mortgage Support Services, the parent of… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 17 August to 21 August appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
BM Solutions and Halifax Intermediaries have both announced rate changes to selected products. BM Solutions is making the following changes to its mortgage product range from 24 August: For its Personal Ownership Buy to Let and Let to Buy Purchase, there are rate reductions of… The post BM Solutions and Halifax cut selected rates; Vida withdraws products tweaks appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Over the past few years, borrowers have become accustomed to seeing fixed-rate mortgage pricing move quickly and sometimes unexpectedly. The Mini-Budget in 2022 provided perhaps the most dramatic example, but it has happened several times since. Most recently, conflict in the Middle East contributed to… The post Comment: Swap rates explained appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage rates edged a little bit lower this week as several lenders made a series of selective rate cuts targeting certain borrowers. A total of 19 lenders made changes this week, with 11 making net rate cuts, one made net rate increases and another lender… The post Major lenders lead repricing this week: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
New research has revealed the best places in Britain for first-time buyers. According to the study from house buying specialist HouseBuyers4u, Dartford takes the top spot after recording the highest number of first-time buyer mortgage sales relative to its housing stock. The study analysed first-time… The post Revealed: best places in UK for FTBs appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The mortgage industry has invested heavily in technology, AI and digital transformation. But after all the investment, what has actually made a difference? Opening Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026, our keynote panel will cut through the hype and take an honest look at where… The post MIT Live keynote panel to cut through AI hype appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The government has announced a new streamlined planning process around house building in areas within walking distance of stations. The aim is to encourage building in areas that minimise access to transport and make best use of underdeveloped land. Responding to the proposals Sir Vince Cable, Chair… The post Cable cautious welcome to Govt new planning reform appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Beverley Building Society has appointed a new non-executive director to chair its compliance committee as it seeks to double mortgage lending within two years. Jonathan Pattinson, who has 30 years’ experience in senior auditing roles, including as chief executive of Computershare Investor Services, following a… The post Beverley fills key role as it seeks to double lending appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
With only a few weeks to go, excitement continues to build for the inaugural Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards. On Tuesday 15 September, the specialist lending community will come together at The Belfry Hotel & Resort for the inaugural Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026,… The post Just weeks to go before MSSLA Awards at The Belfry – don’t miss out! appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nationwide Building Society has launched a credit score tool for customers using its app and online banking. The lender says it is offering the service for free as part of a commitment to improving financial confidence and education. FCA research found that only 39% of… The post Nationwide launches free credit score tool appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
