The biggest overhaul of the lettings market for 40 years is under way as the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) took effect at the start of the month, creating both risks and opportunities for brokers. Among its measures, the act brings in a ban on no-fault… The post News Analysis: New rental rules bring opportunity appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Pallas Capital has appointed Samantha Dance to its origination team. Dance brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, with a specialised focus on property finance over the last nine years. Her career includes significant tenures at other leading specialist lenders, where she established… The post Pallas Capital hires Dance as originator appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Beverley Building Society has announced its launch with Brilliant Solutions Mortgage Club, creating a new partnership designed to strengthen broker access to flexible, lending for borrowers. Through Brilliant Solutions, intermediaries will gain access to Beverley’s personal underwriting proposition, centred around understanding individual circumstances rather than… The post Beverley BS Joins Brilliant Solutions Mortgage Club panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Zephyr Homeloans, now part of Pepper Advantage, has launched a range of special edition five-year fixed rates with no valuation fee and no application fee. The products are available to both individual landlords and limited companies. Brokers can choose between two product fee options. The… The post Zephyr Homeloans launches special edition 5-year fixed range appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The first quarter (Q1) has disappeared in the blink of an eye and we are already deep into Q2 at a time that should be busy for the housing market. However, I must confess I am not quite sure where we are right now. Are… The post Market Watch: Chaos theory? We need calm! appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
This week’s top headlines: 700 formerly rented homes put up for sale every day and Mortgages could rise by over £3,000 a year due to Trumpflation. Explore these and other major industry updates below: 700 formerly rented homes put up for sale every day… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 04 May to 08 May appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage and protection professionals are being encouraged to take part in a major new industry-wide study exploring equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) across the sector. The 2026 ED&I Viewpoint, led by the Working in Mortgage (WIM) initiative and supported by industry sponsors, aims to build… The post Industry calls for response on equity, diversity and inclusion appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Average mortgage rates were almost flat this week as lenders showed caution, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. The average two-year fixed rate remains unchanged at 5.78% compared to last week, while the average five-year fixed rate has edged up from 5.68% to 5.70%.… The post Mortgage rate cuts stall as market adjusts to uncertainty: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Pepper Money has announced changes to its sales leadership team, which the lender says will help it grow. Ryan Brailsford has moved into the role of distribution director and will now be responsible for Pepper Money’s distribution strategy and delivery. In his new role, Brailsford will… The post Pepper Money rejigs sales team appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Together has announced rate cuts of 5bps across some of its unregulated bridging range as of today. The unregulated bridging rate reductions are designed to improve affordability at higher LTVs, Together said. The short-term product is available on loans of between £26,000 and £5 million… The post Together trims unregulated bridging rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
