Mortgage Strategy Awards are back for 2026, returning with a renewed focus, shining a spotlight on the businesses and brokers driving the mainstream mortgage and protection markets, including the nation’s leading lenders, advisers, networks, and building societies. Long regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the mortgage… The post Welcome to the new look 2026 Mortgage Strategy Awards appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Bank of England governor said “alarm bells” are sounding over loans in private credit markets, which have echoes of the subprime mortgage crisis that led to the 2008 financial crisis. “Riskier corporate borrowing in financial markets such as private credit and leveraged lending… The post BoE’s Bailey warns of ‘alarm bells’ in private credit markets appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Finova has appointed Daniel Broadhurst as commercial director. Broadhurst joins with 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. He spent more than 10 years in senior roles at banks, developing knowledge of loan operations and lending services, before moving into technology. Most recently,… The post Finova hires Broadhurst as commercial director appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Gen H has made rate reductions of up to 25 basis points across its product range. The cuts are predominantly in the mid-LTV ranges, with reductions of up to 25bps on all products between 60% and 80% LTV, including interest only options. Prices have also… The post Gen H lowers rates by up to 25bps appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Chancellor said the government has boosted its drive to “scrap pointless paperwork” and speed up planning delivery, to save firms £6bn a year by the next election. Rachel Reeves (pictured) said the administration would “crackdown on needless form-filling” that will see over 100,000 firms… The post Reeves doubles down on admin and planning checks to save firms £6bn appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Keystone Property Finance has promoted Morgan Barnes to head of product transfers. The specialist lender says Barnes (pictured) reports to managing director Elise Coole in the newly-created role, and will lead a dedicated product transfer team, which includes a team leader and several specialists. Barnes,… The post Keystone promotes Barnes to head of product transfers appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The Lifetime ISA has handed a £1bn boost to the Treasury since 2021, according to a report by CBI Economics. The report, by the consultancy arm of the Confederation of British Industry, comes after the Treasury Committee last month renewed its call on the… The post LISAs hand £1bn boost to Treasury: Report appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Habito has appointed seven new experts in the mortgage advice team, with a further five due to join next month. Joining the new cohort is Rebecca Chesters, who joins as mortgage advice manager from Mojo Mortgages. Chesters brings a wealth of experience in digital advice… The post Habito expands mortgage advice team appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
More than a quarter of principal corporate finance firms do not carry out financial crime risk tests of their appointed representatives, leaving them at greater risk of money laundering. The Financial Conduct Authority finds that a survey of 270 corporates revealed that 29% of… The post Over a quarter of principal firms fail to conduct AR financial crime tests: FCA appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Chorley Building Society has launched two new buy-to-let (BTL) fixed rate remortgages and a later life fixed rate remortgage. The 60% loan-to-value (LTV) BTL remortgages are available as a two-year fixed option and a five-year fixed option and both include a £500 cashback option. The… The post Chorley launches new remortgage products, Landbay trims prices appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
