There are now just a few days left to submit your entry for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with Black & White Bridging. Due to strong industry interest, the entry deadline for the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, in partnership with… The post Deadline extended for Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage brokers believe first-time buyers should be the main focus of future government housing support, warning that continued barriers to entry are clogging up the entire housing market. New research from a broker poll conducted by Accord in partnership with Pegasus Insight shows that half… The post FTBs top priority for Govt support say brokers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Nationwide increased its gross mortgage lending by 2.5% year-on-year to £45.8bn, according to its preliminary full-year financial results. For the 12 months ending 31 March, the mutual’s mortgage loan book expanded from £275.9bn to £286.3bn. Nationwide said the growth was due to its support for… The post Nationwide mortgage lending up 2.5% appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
TSB and Paragon are the latest lenders to cut rates, while Accord has tightened affordability for some borrowers. At TSB, reductions will be made tomorrow on a number of residential deals. The lender is lowering three-year fixed rates for house purchase by up to 20bps.… The post TSB and Paragon cut rates as Accord tweaks LTI rule appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
CHL Mortgages has appointed Jenna Macey as business development manager (BDM) for London and the South East of England. Macey brings nearly 20 years of experience, including personal banker roles at Halifax and Santander early in her career before moving into underwriting at Precise Mortgages,… The post CHL hires Jenna Macey as BDM for London and the south appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Later-life lending is no longer a niche part of the market. It is being reshaped by a significant shift driven by a combination of demographic, economic and behavioural moves. People are living longer, retiring later and carrying mortgage borrowing further into later life, while rising… The post Comment: Time to shape the future of later-life lending appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Most professional landlords still plan to buy homes despite rising costs and the effects of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Handelsbanken. Just 1% of landlords plan to leave the market in the next 12 months, according to the lender’s 2026 Property Investor Report. In… The post Landlords plan expansion despite Renters’ Rights Act appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The average monthly private rent in the UK was £1,381 per month in April 2026, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics. This is £46 (3.5%) higher than 12 months ago. Commenting on the latest rental prices, Propertymark chief executive Nathan… The post Average UK rent 3.5% higher over year: ONS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Halifax is cutting rates today on its homemover, first time buyer, remortgage, product transfer and further advance ranges, with details to follow. BM Solutions is also cutting rates today, on personal ownership buy-to-let and let to buy, limited company buy-to-let, product transfers and further advances.… The post Halifax and BM Solutions cut rates as NatWest makes increases appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Darlington Building Society has reduced rates across its residential foreign currency mortgage range by up to 30 bps. Effective immediately, the changes apply across selected two-year and five-year fixed-rate products and follow the society’s recent decision to increase maximum LTV on its foreign currency range… The post Darlington BS cuts foreign currency mortgage rates 30bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
