Millions set for mortgage payment shock this year October 2, 2024 Mortgagors refinancing over the next year will continue to see a big jump in their monthly repayments.
Mortgage approvals hit highest level in two years as housing market recovers September 30, 2024 According to figures from the Bank of England, 64,900 mortgages were approved last month, up from 62,500 in July.
Rising buyer confidence boosts UK residential property market September 27, 2024 HMRC data shows that residential property transactions increased due to buyer confience and more mortgage options
Nationwide offers boost to first-time buyers as mortgage rates cut September 24, 2024 Nationwide announced that it will allow first-time buyers to borrow up to six times their income for a mortgage, becoming the first major lender to offer this significant boost.
Mortgage Advice Bureau shares jump as firm hails ‘growing market momentum’ September 24, 2024 Shares in Mortgage Advice Bureau jumped as much as 15 per cent on Tuesday morning after the financial services firm hailed "growing market momentum" after a "highly challenging 2023".
LSL: Mortgage and valuation giant bounces back on restructure and activity picking up September 18, 2024 LSL Property Services, one of the largest providers of mortgage and valuation services, has reported significantly improved results due a company restructuring and improved sentiment in the housing market. Revenue rose by 18 per cent year on year, from £72.5m to £85.4m, while underlying profit rose by 354 per cent year on year, from £3.2m [...]
Value of mortgages in arrears hits highest level since 2014 – Bank of England September 10, 2024 Mortgage holders are continuing to feel the pain from the Bank of England’s efforts to combat inflation, according to new figures. Data released by the Bank showed that the value of outstanding mortgages in arrears hit £21.9bn in the second quarter of this year, the highest figure since 2014. This was a 32 per cent [...]
Lendinvest: Fintech lands £500m investment from JPMorgan September 10, 2024 Property fintech Lendinvest has added £500m to a funding deal with JPMorgan as it looks to return to profitability after a rough year for mortgage lenders.
Metro Bank share price soars after lender reports its on track for profitability later this year July 31, 2024 Metro Bank expects to return to profitability in the final quarter of 2024 as the lender attempts to stage a recovery from a volatile year.
Mortgage market treads water before of Bank of England interest rate decision July 29, 2024 Bank of England data showed that the number of mortgage approvals, which indicate future borrowing, remained broadly steady in June at just under 60,000.