It seems British people really are more likely to buy pet insurance than income protection. This is just one of the findings revealed in a major new survey carried out by Cirencester Friendly and featured exclusively in the Mail on Sunday. The survey showed that many people were resolutely optimistic or even idealistic about maintaining [...]

 The big 'what if' According to research carried out by Sweden's Karolinska Institute1, people who have children on average live two years longer. But what if a parent dies early because of a sudden illness or accident? Would their family be able to cope financially on a monthly basis without them? Meet Matthew [...]

We are pleased to announce Axis Bank have launched a range of limited edition products at 65% LTV and have also reduced rates on a number of their other fixed rate products. 5 year fixed rates start from 3.68% with only 3 years ERC's and with rental stress based on the pay rate. For further information visit [...]

We're making some changes to our mortgage range on Wednesday 3rd May 2017. You can download a PDF of the updated range here If you have any questions you can log on to LiveTALK, our dedicated intermediary instant messaging service (it's open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday) or visit us at intermediary.natwest.com

We are writing to inform you that State Bank of India will be withdrawing its range of Buy to Let products with effect from Monday 08/05/2017. These products will be withdrawn at 12.00pm on Monday 08/05/2017, please ensure that any applications for these products are submitted to State Bank of India by this time. A [...]

As a result of intermediary feedback and an increase in the level of demand, we have increased the maximum loan size across our Buy to Let and Holiday Let mortgage range from £250,000 to £500,000 with initial rates starting from 2%. The maximum Loan to Values are: 60% maximum loan up to £500,000 70% maximum [...]

Thank you for your continued support. This is email is to inform you of a change to the current Buy to Let 2.99% limited edition 5 year fixed products (individual and Limited Company). Product Withdrawal The following products will be withdrawn today Thursday 4th May. Last applications must be fully submitted by 8pm: (Code UZY79) [...]

From 11 May 2017, we'll be making changes to the way we value new build properties with a leasehold tenure. The changes look to address the practice of using leasehold tenure where it is unnecessary, and ensure that onerous leasehold terms, including ground rents, are considered and controlled in order to protect our members. For new mortgage [...]

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Giving your first time buyers more borrowing power. First Start boosts the borrowing power of buyers, by combining their income with that of a sponsor*. So together they can borrow more, responsibly. Together, the sponsor and applicant can borrow up to 95% of the value of the property. It’s available for purchases only on a [...]