Time is running out for members of the armed forces to take advantage of the Forces Help to Buy scheme. Applications for the scheme, which is available to regular service men and women, must be submitted by 31st December 2018. The scheme was launched in 2014 to combat low levels of homeownership within the military. [...]

In Scotland, Bridging has become a more common tool – quite often used by investors to quickly snap up opportunities. So much so, lending in Scotland was the most performed bridging criteria search on the Knowledge Bank platform last month. Recently expressed as a region offering strong yields and capital gain, Northern England has also [...]

We are pleased to confirm we have introduced two new Buy to Let Portfolio Landlord products. What we have launched? 1.79% 2 Yr Fixed BTL Portfolio Landlord, £1,795 fee, 60% LTV, Min loan £35,000, Max loan £1,000,000 2.33% 5 Yr Fixed BTL Portfolio Landlord, £1,795 fee, 60% LTV, Min loan £35,000, Max loan £1,000,000 Important [...]

Hanley Intermediaries now offers standard Residential and Self-Build mortgages in Scotland. To celebrate our new venture, we are launching a Scotland-exclusive self-build mortgage; Scotland Advance Stage Payment: 5.25% Variable Mortgage LTV: Max 85% During Construction / Max 80% at Final Value upon Completion As this is a Scotland-exclusive, this is limited to mainland Scotland and [...]

Since entering the Intermediary mortgage market in October 2016, we’ve been listening to what you and your clients want from a specialist mortgage lender. As a result, Vida will be changing the way we handle your client's mortgage applications in order to provide you and your client the very best service. After listening to your [...]

We’ve improved the way we stress-test your clients for buy-to-let mortgages. Which means we say yes to more customers. Good news for you, and them. First, the interest rate stress on 5 year fixed products is now 5.00% We’ve lowered our interest rate stress for 5 year fixed rate products to 5.00%. For all other [...]

On Friday 23rd November Halifax are making the following changes to the product range New REM range Withdrawn: All products with Complete by date of 21/12/2018. Please see rate guide here for further details of the product change. To secure existing product codes, please submit mortgage applications in full by 5pm on Thursday 22nd November 2018. [...]

Did you know….? With life getting busier, we want to make it easier for you to do business with us! You have three ways to submit your client’s application to us: Online Application: register here Scan & email: newbusiness@cirencester-friendly.co.uk Post: Cirencester Friendly, 5 Dyer Street, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 2PP For all enquiries contact our Customer [...]

TSB has introduced Rate Switch for 5 year fixed Residential product transfers. By the end of the year, Rate Switch will also be available for 2 year fixed rate Residential product transfers. TSB continues to improve its  mortgage service and is phasing the launch of Rate Switch to ensure a smooth introduction for brokers. Here’s [...]

Foundation Home Loans have added a new 3 year fixed rates to their buy to let range. The limited-edition product is designed for landlords who fit the Standard Plus criteria, or are financing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) or Multi Unit Block (MUB). The new proposition is available to Limited Companies and Individuals, with [...]