Bridging Watch: Our sector may surprise people this year

February 15, 2023by

Last year was something of a turning point for the UK property market. After a decade of rock-bottom interest...

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January remortgage instructions increase 33%: LMS

February 15, 2023by

The conveyancing services firm found that borrowers who remortgaged in January saw their average monthly payment jump by £239. Data...

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Barclays profit falls 15% to £7bn, despite value of home loans business rising  

February 15, 2023by

The high street bank says UK mortgage balances lifted 2.6% to 162.2bn in the period compared to a year...

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20 residential servicers ranked by subservicing for others in Q3

February 15, 2023by

The top five residential servicers in our ranking have a combined unpaid principal balance of more than $1 trillion...

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Mortgage demand drops as interest rates bounce higher

February 15, 2023by

Total mortgage application volume fell 7.7% last week as mortgage rates jumped higher. The average contract interest rate for 30-year...

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A closer look at how reverse mortgages can fund ADU construction

February 14, 2023by

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are growing in popularity as potential options for senior housing in their later years. Many...

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Stewart addresses its entrance into the reverse mortgage space

February 14, 2023by

Leading title insurance company Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) recently noted in an earnings call that it saw weaker...

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Mortgage prices plunge: Why twisting is cheaper than sticking

February 14, 2023by

Are you due to remortgage and wondering whether it’s better to do nothing and revert to your lender’s default...

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Status quo ‘is not acceptable’ for Home Loan banks, FHFA chief says

February 14, 2023by

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson is calling for an end to "the status quo" at the Federal...

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LiveMore Capital sets up social bond framework

February 14, 2023by

LiveMore Capital has set up a social bond framework as part of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. Social...

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