Liz Morrell

Liz Morrell

Read my articles below...

Liz Morrell

Read my articles below...

Newcastle for Intermediaries launches new product range

Newcastle expands its mortgage offering with higher LTV options, reduced self-employed rates and wider specialist lending choices. ...

Paragon buy-to-let mortgage range refreshed

Paragon Bank updates its landlord lending products, with fixed deals across multiple LTVs and specialist property types. ...

Sales agreed overtake new listings again  

New supply outpaced agreed deals in July as conversion rates and price reductions varied sharply across Great Britain. ...

Remortgaging increases as buying searches ease

Mortgage search activity edged higher in July as remortgaging demand strengthened and purchase enquiries declined. ...

Vida Group exceeds £3bn of mortgage assets

Vida Group passes £3bn in mortgage assets as new lending more than doubles and investment in AI continues. ...

88% of adults would help kids or grandkids to buy

Most UK adults would support younger relatives with a property purchase as affordability pressures continue to grow. ...

Angel Property Finance joins BDLA

Angel Property Finance joins the BDLA, reinforcing its commitment to responsible lending and specialist property finance. ...

Mortgage identity fraud rises 36% in H1 2026

Cifas data reveals sharp increases across several forms of mortgage-related fraud. ...

Annual growth hits slowest rate since 2023

Property values remain broadly stable as borrowing costs and weak transaction volumes constrain activity. ...

One in three FTB consider variable or trackers

More first-time buyers are exploring flexible mortgage options as fixed-rate repayments climb. ...

30% premium for new-builds

Newly built properties now command a 30% premium, with significant regional differences across Great Britain. ...

Leek Building Society expands lending criteria

Revised criteria widen income options and offer greater flexibility for contractors and specialist cases. ...

HBF hits out at lack of help for first-time buyers  

Calls grow for a replacement equity loan scheme to improve access to new-build homes. ...

BTL remortgaging returns to record high

Buy-to-let refinancing matches its previous peak as landlords secure replacement deals. ...

MAB completes new-build integration

Three specialist mortgage businesses unite under the Meridian Group. ...

Afin Bank expands sales team

Afin Bank strengthens its sales team with three regional appointments. ...

Prime Property Finance buys Simpli Financial Solutions

Two mortgage firms join forces while retaining their brands and FCA authorisation. ...

Higher mortgage rates impact house price growth

House price growth slowed in July as higher mortgage rates tempered buyer demand, despite continued resilience across the market. ...

Residential transactions rise 2% year-on-year

Residential property transactions edged higher in June, although experts say the autumn will provide the true test of market momentum. ...

Record six-day deal for mortgage finance deal

Partnership completes mortgage-backed auction purchase in a record six days, highlighting faster conveyancing through collaboration. ...

Biggest decline in mortgage rates since October 2024

Mortgage rates recorded their biggest monthly fall since October 2024...

More mortgage rate misery to come

Rising swap rates are pushing lenders to reprice fixed deals,...

A million homeowners face £283 monthly mortgage hike

More than a million homeowners who took out mortgages in...
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Mortgage shock ahead as rates set to rise

Major lenders reprice deals as swap rates climb, adding further...

Back to school rush as 54k homes hit market

Yopa reports a sharp rise in English housing stock following...

Total bridging completions to hit £8bn by year end

Octane Capital predicts a market rebound following a slower start...