The mortgage market has been a very fast and rickety ride in the first five months of the year, with market volatility creating a mix of concern and uncertainty across the industry. The war in Iran has caused swap rates to spike, leading to record… The post Comment: A steady hand on the tiller appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Young people are increasingly putting affordability ahead of location when buying a home due to rising house prices, according to Barclays. The lender’s latest Property Insights data shows that almost a quarter (24%) of Gen Z buyers say price is the most important factor when choosing… The post Affordability trumps location for Gen Z housebuyers, says Barclays appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Paragon Bank has expanded its tracker buy-to-let range with the launch of switch and further advance products for existing customers. The new switch products are available up to 80% LTV, while further advances are offered up to 75% LTV. Both can be used for single… The post Paragon expands BTL tracker range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 returns on 13 October 2026 at County Hall, London. The event brings together mortgage and protection business leaders, lenders, networks, technology providers, and industry innovators for a day of insight, collaboration, and future-focused thinking. As the industry continues to… The post Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 and MITAs – don’t miss out appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
REIM Capital has joined the Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) as a lender member. REIM Capital is a specialist bridging finance lender for property investors across England and Wales. The BDLA’s membership is nows more than 100 organisations, with lender members holding combined loan… The post REIM Capital joins the BDLA appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Skipton Building Society has announced that from 23 June, rate cuts will be made across its entire Residential Fixed range. The lender confirmed an average rate reduction of 0.18%; and largest reduction of 0.40%. Skipton is also introducing a three -year fixed residential product at… The post Skipton makes rate cuts across resi range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Savills has forecast that only around half of the government’s target of 300,000 new homes will be completed each year over the next five years. The estate agency predicts housebuilding completions will average 167,500 per year between now and 2029/30, which is just 56% of… The post New homes target to be missed by huge margin: Savills forecast appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Property professionals warn that the housing market faces a further period of uncertainty and ‘limbo’ following the Prime Minister’s resignation today. Earlier this morning, Sir Keir Starmer announced he would be stepping down and newly-elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will put himself… The post Housing market ‘in limbo’ again: Industry reacts as PM resigns appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TMA Mortgage Club has added specialist property finance lender TAB to its panel, giving its members access to the lender’s full range of mortgage products. TAB’s mortgage range covers residential, semi-commercial and commercial property investors. Loans from £100,000 to £5m are available on an interest-only… The post TAB joins TMA lender panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Just Mortgages has appointed Claire Jopson as area director within its self-employed division. Based in Selby, Jopson will support self-employed advisers across Yorkshire, the North East and the wider northern region, helping firms to grow and develop their businesses. She joins the brokerage from Mortgage… The post Just Mortgages hires director for Yorkshire and North East appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
