Halifax Intermediaries, Coventry for Intermediaries, BM Solutions, Keystone and Pepper will all be increasing rates over the coming days. This repricing has been caused by the inflationary impact of the Middle East conflict, which has led swap rates to soar and markets to assume that… The post Halifax Intermediaries, Coventry and more to raise rates appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The mortgage market has been plunged into a period of intense volatility as geopolitical tensions trigger a sharp reversal in pricing trends. Barclays, Accord, and Gen H are the latest lenders to hike rates, while Moneyfacts reports that fixed-rate mortgage averages have climbed this week… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 09 Mar to 13 Mar appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation is just a few months away — in May. There is no doubt 2026 presents a more complex operating environment for landlords. In addition to the Renters’ Rights Act, ongoing tax pressures, potential energy performance certificate… The post News Analysis: Serious headwinds facing landlords and buy-to-let investors in 2026? appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Average mortgage rates rose again this week as lenders pull and reprice their ranges, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. This wave of repricing has been caused by the inflationary impact of the Middle East conflict, which has caused swap rates to soar and… The post Mortgage rates spike as lenders pull hundreds of products: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage brokers remain central to the homebuying journey, with two-fifths of first-time buyers admitting to Whatsapping their broker at least weekly. And for the second quarter running, two thirds (63%) of all homeowners say they couldn’t have gone through the homebuying or remortgaging process without… The post Brokers central to FTB homebuying journey: Santander appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Mansfield Building Society has cut fixed rates across its versatility and credit repair ranges by up to 40bps. The lender said it was “strengthening its specialist lending proposition at a time when wider market availability is being constrained by global economic uncertainty”. The fixed rate… The post Mansfield Building Society trims specialist rates by up to 40bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Construction fell by 2% in the three months to January 2026, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This makes the period the fourth consecutive decline in construction in a row, the ONS said. The fall was caused by a… The post Construction falls in three months to January, says ONS appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
For many mortgage advisers, 2025 turned out to be a lot less stressful than previous years. It started with a flurry of activity for home movers, racing to complete before the end of the changes to stamp duty on 31 March. Then the focus turned… The post MFG Rated for Service 2026 – Comment: Interesting findings and positive movements appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Whether you’re shopping online or streaming your favourite TV programme, there’s no escaping the fact that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integrated into everyday life — and the mortgage market is no different. To explore how brokers view the arrival of AI and what it… The post MFG Rated for Service 2026 – The impact of AI on the mortgage market appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Buy-to-let lender Landbay has announced the appointment of Scott Leach as its new regional account manager for the Midlands region. In his new role, Leach will work closely with brokers across the region, providing guidance on Landbay’s buy-to-let proposition and supporting advisers to help place… The post Landbay appoints regional account manager appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
