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Walbrook Institute London Launches Mortgage Adviser Apprenticeship Route
Walbrook Institute London has introduced a new level 3 apprenticeship pathway for aspiring mortgage advisers, offering a funded 15-month programme to help firms attract and train talent.
Darrell Walker Appointed Managing Director of Mortgages at LendInvest
Darrell Walker has joined LendInvest as managing director of mortgages, following his tenure at Chetwood Bank. His appointment comes as LendInvest reports record lending and launches new BTL products.
Landlords Face £3.5bn Penalty Exposure Under Revised HHSRS Rules
England’s private rented sector could face £3.53bn in civil penalties under updated HHSRS rules, with landlords required to address Category 1 hazards or risk fines.
Scottish Government Launches Interest-Free Loan Scheme for First-Time Buyers
The Scottish Government has introduced a new shared-equity scheme offering interest-free loans of £10,000 to first-time buyers purchasing properties up to £300,000.
UTB Reintroduces 90% LTV and Cuts Rates on Second Charge Loans
United Trust Bank has reintroduced lending up to 90% LTV and reduced rates by up to 60bps on selected residential second charge loan products.
CHL Mortgages Enters Bridging Market with New Loan Products
CHL Mortgages has launched a bridging proposition, offering regulated and non-regulated loans for property transactions and refurbishments, supported by Chetwood Bank.
Mortgage Delays and Repeated Checks Drive Homebuyer Stress, Pexa Finds
Pexa research finds mortgage delays and repeated verification checks are major sources of stress for UK homebuyers, with only 7% completing transactions without delays.
Nationwide Announces Mortgage Rate Cuts Across Fixed Products
Nationwide is reducing mortgage rates by up to 0.19 percentage points across its two-, three-, and five-year fixed rate products, with changes affecting first-time buyers, homemovers, and remortgage clients.
Rightmove Reveals UK Seaside Property Price Hotspots
Rightmove data shows seaside towns like Bootle and Crosby are seeing strong property price growth, outpacing the national average decline.
Darlington Building Society: Foreign Currency Income Should Not Be a Barrier
Chris Blewitt of Darlington Building Society says foreign currency income should not automatically make a mortgage case exceptional. Manual assessment and understanding the borrower are key.
Yorkshire Building Society Report Highlights Barriers to UK Housing Ladder
A new report from Yorkshire Building Society finds housing mobility is increasingly difficult at all stages, with brokers playing a key role in helping clients navigate the changing UK property market.
Advisers Urged to Focus on Client Needs Amid Political Uncertainty
Harpal Singh of Conveybuddy highlights the importance of advisers guiding clients through property decisions, regardless of political or economic headlines.