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Written by Peter Mitchell

Market reacts to mortgage approval rise

Written by: Liz Morrel

House purchase lending increases in April as borrowers continue to move despite economic uncertainty. ...

3rd June 2026
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Controversial referral deals win qualified support after BBC report

Written by: Graham Norwood

These are interim findings of a probe following a BBC Panorama documentary ...

3rd June 2026
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British Bank Awards crown mortgage champions

Written by: Liz Morrel

British Bank Awards recognise leading mortgage firms for customer service and specialist lending expertise. ...

3rd June 2026
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New TV ad campaign challenges traditional homebuying

Written by: Liz Morrel

OneDome launches a major TV campaign promoting integrated, tech-enabled homebuying services across the UK property market. ...

3rd June 2026
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Kensington launches free valuations and rate cuts

Written by: Liz Morrel

Residential and buy-to-let mortgage products benefit from pricing reductions and expanded incentives. ...

3rd June 2026
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Intermediaries hold steady despite volatile market

Written by: Liz Morrel

Mortgage intermediaries saw cases rise in Q1 2026 as borrowers reacted early to market volatility and swap rate uncertainty. ...

1st June 2026
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Revised rates and new buy-to-let products launched

Written by: Liz Morrel

1st June 2026
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Better advice could shave years off first-time buyers’ dreams

Written by: Liz Morrel

Research shows earlier mortgage advice could help first-time buyers purchase homes years sooner. ...

1st June 2026
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Fleet becomes latest OPDA member

Written by: Liz Morrel

Fleet Mortgages joins OPDA to help tackle delays in the homebuying process. ...

1st June 2026
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Afin Bank appoints new chief commercial officer

Written by: Liz Morrel

Afin Bank promotes Rob Lankey to chief commercial officer to lead lending strategy and broker relationships. ...

1st June 2026
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Buyers urged to be ready to strike as prices begin to fall

Written by: Liz Morrel

Buyers are being urged to act as falling house prices and rising supply strengthen market opportunities. ...

27th May 2026
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Equifinance launches new broker portal but echoes need for human touch

Written by: Liz Morrel

Equifinance unveils ECHO broker portal combining automation with human underwriting expertise. ...

27th May 2026
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Accord hits 50,000 download milestone for podcast series

Written by: Liz Morrel

Accord Mortgages celebrates 50,000 podcast downloads as broker demand for educational content continues to grow. ...

27th May 2026
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Second charge continues to grow in record month for lender

Written by: Liz Morrel

Pepper Money posts record second charge lending as homeowners increasingly choose to renovate over relocate. ...

27th May 2026
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Paragon streamlines further advance application process

Written by: Liz Morrel

Paragon streamlines further advance application process The revamp aims to release funds sooner Paragon Bank is streamlining the application process for its buy-to-let mortgage further advance offering to issue offers and funds sooner, following feedback from brokers. It is also ...