Top reasons for equity release in 2022 revealed: Canada Life

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Paying off an existing mortgage remained the number one reason for releasing equity in 2022, according to new research from Canada Life. The annual data looks at the top motivations...

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Shawbrook snaps up specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages   

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Shawbrook bank has bought specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages in a cash and share deal for an undisclosed sum.   The bank says Bluestone Mortgages has originated over £1.8bn since its...

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Asking price rises point to ‘stable’ spring buying season: Rightmove  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The average asking price of a property coming to market in March lifted by 0.8% to £365,357, according to data from Rightmove, which it says points to “a stable”...

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Legal and General SmartrFit tool adds Gen H’s affordability calculator

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Legal & General has added Generation Home’s affordability calculator to SmartrFit. The SmartrFit tool provides access to advisers using a Legal & General agency number, including Legal & General Mortgage...

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Ask the Expert: Can I use my Lifetime ISA to buy a shared ownership home?

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March 2023: Can you borrow money against your home to fund a building project? Neil Bishop of Mortgages for Business has the answer. He also helps a reader boost...

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Ask the Expert: How to find a mortgage broker

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February 2023: This month our expert Neil Bishop of Mortgages for Business helps a divorcee to take out a shared ownership mortgage, explains how to find a broker and...

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Asking price rises rise 0.8% in March: Rightmove  

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The average asking price of a property coming to market in March lifted by 0.8% to £365,357, according to data from Rightmove, which it says points to “a stable”...

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Shawbrook buys specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages   

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Shawbrook bank has bought specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages in a cash and share deal for an undisclosed sum.   ...

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Consumer sentiment in the housing market shows signs of recovery: BSA

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An improved outlook for the UK economy is starting to see consumer sentiment in the housing market recover, if not yet their behaviour, the latest Building Societies Association (BSA)...

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Ask the Expert: How will house price hikes impact my equity release plan?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

February 2023: This month Mark Gregory of Equity Release Supermarket delves deeper into house valuations and how this can impact an equity release application and plan. He also explains...

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