Under-70s made up nearly two-thirds of its Interest Reward customers
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HTB ups HMO lending to 80% LTV
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is increased the maximum loan to value (LTV) it will lend against eligible houses in multiple occupation (HMO) mortgages to 80%.
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Accord cuts residential mortgage rates
Accord Mortgages has lowered its residential mortgage rates for new business and product transfer by as much as 0.26%.
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Constrained rental supply supports yield growth for landlords
Landlord caution has reduced rental supply, but boosted yields.
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93% of homeowners rely on brokers to understand economic changes: Santander
Brokers have a crucial role to play in helping more than nine in 10 (93%) homeowners understand the impact of government policy and economic changes on their finances, Santander reveals. The upcoming Budget on 28 October will be the first budget delivered under Prime Minister…
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GB Bank launches dual legal representation
GB Bank has launched dual legal representation for eligible buy-to-let (BTL) and bridging refinance applications. The arrangement enables a single approved legal panel to act for both the borrower and GB Bank. The bank says it aims to reduce the delays associated with separate representation.…
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UK construction faces mixed outlook as contract awards rise but project starts fall
UK construction activity remains under pressure, with new data from Glenigan showing declines across planning approvals, contract awards and project starts over the three months to the end of September 2026. The October edition of the Construction Review, published by Glenigan, found that detailed planning…
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Housing market in England and Wales remains subdued but steady: Landmark
The housing market in England and Wales remains subdued but steady, according to Landmark Information Group. Landmark’s Q3 2026 residential property trends report found that there has been an improvement in buyer activity seen towards the end of the first half of the year has…
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Accord trims resi prices by up to 0.26%
Accord Mortgages is cutting rates on residential new business products and product transfer range, effective tomorrow. The range refresh for new business will see reductions of up to 0.26% on mortgages for borrowers with just a 5% deposit. Products at 90% loan-to-value (LTV) will be…
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Halifax updates intermediary site to make apps easier
Halifax Intermediaries has streamlined its online mortgage application process and upgraded the platform ahead of its rebrand to Lloyds next year. The changes are designed to make the system easier to navigate and save advisers time when uploading documents. Brokers can now drag and drop…
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