OSFI says mortgage amortization extension “not without risks”

April 15, 2023by

Temporarily extending amortization periods has been a saving grace for many variable-rate mortgage holders as a way to manage...

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Boom in UK estate agent numbers in past year – GetAgent

April 14, 2023by

There has been a 10.6% increase in estate agency numbers across the UK in the past year, according to...

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First Federal Bank to acquire BNC National Bank’s mortgage business

April 14, 2023by

First Federal Bank will acquire the mortgage division of BNC National Bank, which will give the Florida-headquartered community-based bank...

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Coventry for intermediaries cuts rates for FTB loans 

April 14, 2023by

Coventry for intermediaries has cut its entire first-time buyer-only range at 90% to 95% loan to value.   The mutual’s...

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News analysis: Tackling the affordability challenge 

April 14, 2023by

As inflation and the base rate continue to increase, so does the issue of housing affordability, which is rapidly...

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Coventry for intermediaries reduces 90%, 95% LTV rates

April 14, 2023by

Coventry for intermediaries has cut its entire first-time buyer-only range at 90% to 95% loan to value.   ...

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Grand National’s Aintree, a strong affordability runner: Benham  

April 14, 2023by

Homebuyers pay 12% more on average to live close to leading UK horse racing venues – but Grand National...

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LMS launches ID checking software partnership with tmgroup  

April 14, 2023by

LMS has launched a partnership with tech firm tmgroup to deliver law firm identity-checking software across the firm’s client...

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Grand National spot Aintree, a good affordability runner: Benham & Reeves

April 14, 2023by

Homebuyers pay 12% more on average to live close to leading UK horse racing venues – but Grand National...

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Weekly rate watch: Prices edge higher 

April 14, 2023by

The majority of average fixes nudged higher in a “subdued” seven days this week, Moneyfacts data shows.   ...

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