‘How much can I borrow?’ It’s a question that all brokers will have heard countless times, from all sorts of borrowers, whether they are looking to pick up their first property or take another step up the housing ladder. It’s not always an easy question to answer either, given the way that different lenders [...]

Instruct Remortgage cases through eConveyancer. All intermediaries registered with eConveyancer can access our innovative platform DigitalMove. DigitalMove features and delivers a better refinancing and home moving experience for everyone. https://youtu.be/wVdzmCIQQMQ As a broker, Digital Move enables you to: Engage with your clients immediately, resulting in greater conversion rates. Deliver a competitive advantage and USP against non-DigitalMove providers. Speed up cases [...]

On the 3rd of February, the Bank of England base rate (BBR) once again increased, from 0.25% to 0.5%. The current market view is that rates are expected to rise again in March and May. Therefore, Keystone advises with the rise in rates, now really is the very last chance to secure the lowest [...]

We’ve increased Loan to Value (LTV) lending to up to 90% on New Build flats (previously 85%), as part of our plans to help more first time buyers get a foot on the property ladder. View our latest lending criteria “Flats can be a fantastic entry point to the property ladder for many first [...]

Please see attached Product Guides for the new TML Residential mortgage product range, effective from Tuesday, February 15th. Please note the ‘Lumi’ product guide is only available through certain distribution routes, if you have any queries please contact your BDM.

Struggling to find a lender that is comfortable financing multi-unit blocks? Look no further, at West One we apply an individual approach to underwriting ensuring each case is reviewed on its own merits. We can consider: Multi-unit freehold building to 10 units (including partial blocks) Flats with separate entrances and utilities Diminished freehold block [...]

Group Lending Engagement Director Roger Morris gives you 4 reasons to fall in love with Precise Mortgages this Valentine’s Day. Our day one valuations We’re dedicated to ensuring our process is as transparent and smooth as possible. It’s why we now instruct valuations immediately from the full case submission stage for buy to let [...]

We wanted to let you know that we’re making some changes to all our fixed rate mortgages at 8pm today. Fixed rate increases All residential fixed rates will be increased by between 0.10% and 0.25%.  All BTL fixed rates will be increased by between 0.10% and 0.27%. Exclusive 75% LTV 5 Year Fixed Rate [...]

With effect from close of business Monday 14th February, we will be withdrawing the Residential Select 2 year fixed term 70% LTV products. To submit a case on these products, please note the submissions deadlines below: Decision in Principle Illustration produced and the FMA commenced by 5pm on Monday 14th February 2022 Full Application [...]

On Monday 14 February, we’re making the following changes to our product range: Remortgage products Complete by dates extended and product end dates extended by three months of the relevant year