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Self-employed mortgage lending to soar 67% in next 5 years: Together
The mortgage market for self-employed individuals is projected to experience a dramatic shift, with lending expected to rise from £20.9 billion in 2023 to £34.8 billion by 2029, according to Together’s Residential Property Market Report. This 67% growth highlights the...
UK House Prices Reach All-Time High After 1.3% Increase – Mortgage Rate Hikes Loom for Millions
House prices in the UK have risen for the fifth consecutive month, reaching a new record high of £298,083, according to Halifax. November saw a 1.3% increase in property values, the largest monthly gain this year, with annual growth accelerating to 4.8%, the highest...
Halifax Unveils 1.5-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, TSB Updates Interest Rates
Halifax has launched a 1.5-year fixed-rate product for remortgages, offering rates starting at 4.37% and including £250 cashback on all options. Details of Halifax’s New Product: 60% Loan-to-Value (LTV): 4.37% rate with a £1,499 fee, available for loans between...
Will UK Interest Rate Cuts Bring Down Mortgage and Loan Costs?
In November 2024, the Bank of England reduced its base interest rate to 4.75%, following an earlier cut in August to 5%. These reductions mark the first downward moves in over four years. Interest rates significantly impact mortgages, loans, and savings for millions...
Trump’s Victory Could Positively Impact UK Housing Market: SLE
Donald Trump’s recent presidential election win may have a positive influence on the UK housing market, according to experts at the Specialist Lending Expo. Steve Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Fleet Mortgages, highlighted the significance of US investments in the...
Bank of England Slashes Interest Rates to 4.75%—Here’s How It Affects Your Finances
The Bank of England has taken a significant step by lowering its interest rates for the second time this year, setting the rate at 4.75%. This reduction of 0.25 percentage points from the previous 5% rate marks the lowest level in over a year. The move, though widely...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced significant changes in the Autumn Budget 2024, aimed at reshaping the housing landscape by increasing stamp duty for second homes and implementing measures designed to assist first-time buyers. Key Changes for Second...
Unexpected Inflation Decline Sparks Rate Cut Speculations: BoE Insights
Encouraging Inflation News In a recent speech, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey shared some positive news about UK inflation. He indicated that inflation is decreasing “faster than expected.” However, he also expressed concerns about possible changes in the...
Remortgaging Hits Peak in September as Homeowners Seek to Lock in Better Rates
The latest data from LMS shows a significant increase in remortgaging activity in September, as many homeowners look to secure better mortgage deals amid rising monthly payment costs. With the average monthly payment rising by £370.13 for those who remortgaged, it’s...
RICS Survey Reveals First House Price Growth in Two Years – A Turning Point for Home Buyers
The UK housing market is showing signs of recovery after two years of stagnation. According to the latest RICS UK Residential Survey for September, house prices have risen nationally for the first time since October 2022, marking a key turning point for buyers and...
Mortgage Works and Halifax Announce Rate Cuts of Up to 0.35% and 0.30%
HSBC has introduced a sweeping range of reductions to its residential and Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgage products, effective from Thursday, 3rd October. This move offers an opportunity for both new and existing mortgage customers to benefit from reduced rates across...
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Firm at 5%
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5%. This decision comes as the bank pauses its efforts to ease financial pressure on households. The monetary policy committee (MPC) voted 8 to 1 against lowering rates again, citing ongoing concerns...
Nationwide Stuns Market with Bold 0.25% Mortgage Rate Cut
Nationwide Building Society is set to implement significant mortgage rate cuts from today, Friday, 13 September 2024, providing a substantial boost to first-time buyers and home movers. With reductions reaching up to 0.25 percentage points, the changes primarily focus...
Mortgage Borrowing Hits Two-Year High as Interest Rate Cuts Revive Market Confidence
Mortgage borrowing has reached its highest level in nearly two years, fueled by recent interest rate cuts. The Bank of England reported 62,000 mortgage approvals in July, the most since September 2022, indicating that many prospective buyers were waiting for better...
Halifax Raises Loan-to-Income Limit to 5.5x, Offering Greater Support for First-Time Buyers
Halifax is making it easier for first-time buyers to get a mortgage with a new update starting Thursday, August 29. They are raising the maximum Loan-to-Income (LTI) limit to 5.5x. This change is available to those with a household income of £50,000 or more, a...
Halifax Now Welcomes Non-Sterling Currencies for Mortgage Applications
Halifax has done some significant changes and modifications to this new version of the product, to address the concerns of brokers and customers. The lender has expanded its list of acceptable foreign currencies, now recognizing income in five additional currencies:...
UK Inflation Rises to 2.2% in July, Marking First Increase of the Year
The UK's inflation rate has risen for the first time this year. It is now 2.2% for the year to July. This little rise placed it slightly above the Bank of England's 2% target. This figure has held since May. This rise was not out of the blue. They mostly fell due to...
Interest Rate Cut Sparks 0.8% Jump in UK House Prices, Defying Economic Predictions
House prices have risen slightly. In July, the average price was £291,268, according to Halifax, a top UK mortgage provider. This marks a 0.8% above the rate in June and which takes the value of an average property to more than £2,200. The rise is slightly higher than...
The Bank of England cuts interest rates for the first time in more than four years.
Base rate cut to 5% as inflation remains low and level-headedBorrowing costs are unlikely to decline sharply in several months, the Bank of England Governor said on Thursday, after the key rates were cut for the first time in 2020. To recap, the central bank cut the...
Mortgage Rates: How Do UK Interest Rates Impact You and When Will They Decrease?
Interest rates influence mortgage, credit card, and savings rates for millions of people across the UK.In June, the Bank of England maintained rates at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive time, even though inflation had decreased to its 2% target. Some economists...