Top 10 buy-to-let hotspots revealed – Paragon Bank
Manchester’s student districts made up the most popular buy-to-let hotspot for portfolio landlords last year, netting landlords an average rental yield of 7.5%. The post Top 10 buy-to-let hotspots...
View ArticleKnow Your BDM: Scott Leach, Kensington Mortgages
This week, Specialist Lending Solutions is speaking with Scott Leach, business development manager (BDM) at Kensington Mortgages. The post Know Your BDM: Scott Leach, Kensington Mortgages appeared...
View ArticleGlenhawk hires credit policy head
Specialist lender Glenhawk has appointed John Butt to the newly created role of head of credit policy. The post Glenhawk hires credit policy head appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleOver a third of portfolio landlords continuing with green upgrades
Around 37% of portfolio landlords are continuing to upgrade their properties to an EPC rating of C or above, despite proposed regulations being scrapped by the government, research has found. The post...
View ArticleYBS Commercial introduces simplified valuations
YBS Commercial Mortgages has brought in a simpler valuation process to help portfolio landlords save time and money. The post YBS Commercial introduces simplified valuations appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleShawbrook slashes complex BTL deal rates
Specialist lender Shawbrook has reduced rates across its complex and limited edition buy-to-let ranges by up to 0.3%. The post Shawbrook slashes complex BTL deal rates appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleUTB to accept new builds for resi and BTL
United Trust Bank (UTB) has expanded its residential and buy-to-let (BTL) range to include new-build properties. The post UTB to accept new builds for resi and BTL appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLendInvest sees ‘fruits of its labour’ in H2
LendInvest has reported an improvement in its financial performance during the second half of 2023 in a trading update. The post LendInvest sees ‘fruits of its labour’ in H2 appeared first on Mortgage...
View ArticleTogether prices £378m first charge securitisation
Specialist lender Together has priced its £378m first charge-only residential mortgage-backed securitisation (RMBS), the second of these transactions this year. The post Together prices £378m first...
View ArticleKnow Your BDM: Sam Waterhouse, Landbay
This week, Specialist Lending Solutions is speaking with Sam Waterhouse (pictured), business development manager (BDM) for the Midlands for Landbay. The post Know Your BDM: Sam Waterhouse, Landbay...
View ArticleGive us BTL product innovation not more of the same deals, say brokers
Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage lenders’ recent spate of product releases will do little to alleviate the issues landlords face trying to pass stress tests to get the loan they need, say specialist brokers....
View ArticleExclusive: Keystone Property Finance adds PTs with additional borrowing
Specialist lender Keystone Property Finance has introduced product transfers with additional borrowing to offer more choice to existing customers, Specialist Lending Solutions understands. The post...
View ArticleOSB signs four-year renewal deal with Finova
OSB Group has signed a four-year renewal deal with cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider Finova’s originations technology stack. The post OSB signs four-year renewal deal with Finova...
View ArticleLendInvest lowers residential mortgage rates
LendInvest has reduced its residential mortgage rates by up to 0.25%. The post LendInvest lowers residential mortgage rates appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.
View ArticleLendInvest brings out ‘streamlined’ PT process
Mortgage platform LendInvest has created a “streamlined” product transfer process for its buy-to-let (BTL) customers nearing the end of their fixed term. The post LendInvest brings out ‘streamlined’ PT...
View ArticleRaw Capital Partners allocates £100m to expat lending
Raw Capital Partners has announced the allocation of more than £100m towards lending to foreign nationals and UK expats. The post Raw Capital Partners allocates £100m to expat lending appeared first on...
View ArticleRise in limited company set-up fee unlikely to deter landlords, brokers say
The increase in the cost to register a limited company will not deter landlords choosing this route, as the upfront cost is “minor”, brokers have said. The post Rise in limited company set-up fee...
View ArticleOSB Group celebrates anniversary of employee engagement networks
OSB Group is commemorating the one-year anniversary of establishing its employee engagement networks, which focus on community, planet and diversity. The post OSB Group celebrates anniversary of...
View ArticleOSB Group brings in £1bn in new originations in Q1 2024
OSB Group’s new originations in the first three months of the year came to £1bn, slightly down on £1.2bn in the same period last year. The post OSB Group brings in £1bn in new originations in Q1 2024...
View ArticleKeystone Property Finance completes largest securitisation
Specialist buy-to-let (BTL) lender Keystone Property Finance has completed its largest securitisation, worth around £560m. The post Keystone Property Finance completes largest securitisation appeared...
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