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01 Sep 2026
Updates to Coventry for intermediaries lending criteria
The changes are designed to open doors for more first time buyers, helping more clients step onto the property ladder.
01 Sep 2026
More2life partners with VBS to progress cases with repairs
VBS will assess, price and manage agreed essential repairs through verified contractors, with payment either settled from the loan proceeds at completion or self-funded by the client
01 Sep 2026
Paragon Bank cuts fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage rates by 15bps, with pricing starting from 3.40%
Rates reduced by 15 basis points across its fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage products in both its Core and Tailored propositions, with pricing now starting from 3.40%
01 Sep 2026
Ecology launches mortgage to help FTBs in Scotland
The new Ecology First Homes Mortgage (Scotland) can be used by anyone purchasing a property using the Scottish Government’s First Homes Fund.
01 Sep 2026
UTB reduces 2-year BTL rates
United Trust Bank has reduced rates across its standard and specialist buy-to-let ranges, with two-year fixed products now starting at 3.89%
25 Aug 2026
Pepper Money set to enter Scottish first charge mortgage market
The lender already operates a second charge mortgage business in Scotland and says the first charge launch builds on that existing presence.
25 Aug 2026
Bank of Ireland - Supporting clients with foreign income
Bank considers income paid in Swiss Francs (CHF), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR) as part of the affordability assessment on their Bespoke product range.
25 Aug 2026
Central Trust offers regulated bridging across Northern Ireland and Scotland
Previously available only in England and Wales, the proposition gives advisers access to more short-term finance solutions in areas where lender choice has often been limited.
20 Aug 2026
Buckinghamshire Building Society launches enhanced residential affordability calculator for brokers
The new calculator has been created by the Society's Mortgage, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure it closely reflects Buckinghamshire Building Society's lending policy and affordability assessment.
14 Aug 2026
Coventry for intermediaries reduces fixed rates across every product range
Coventry for intermediaries has reduced all fixed rates across their residential, BTL and Limited Company BTL ranges, helping brokers find solutions for more new and existing clients.
14 Aug 2026
Atom bank reduces rates across its Prime and Near Prime mortgage ranges.
All Prime rates have been cut by 0.20 percentage points with immediate effect, while Near Prime rates have fallen by 0.10 percentage points.
14 Aug 2026
ModaMortgages reduces rates across its limited-edition five-year fixed buy-to-let range.
Rate reduced rates by up to 10 basis points across its limited-edition five-year fixed buy-to-let range.
07 Aug 2026
Coventry for intermediaries reduces rates across residential, BTL and Limited Company BTL ranges
These reductions provide stronger options for brokers supporting their new and existing clients.
07 Aug 2026
HSBC widens criteria for fixed- term contract applications.
Medical doctors and teachers will now be assessed under the lender’s standard employment criteria.
07 Aug 2026
Leek Building Society introduces lending criteria changes for income, complex, later life and contractors and income.
The mutual increases max age at which earned income can be used for affordability purposes to 75 at the end of the mortgage term. This applies across all products, including interest-only mortgages.
06 Aug 2026
Hinckley & Rugby widens mortgage criteria for borrowers with past credit problems
The Credit Renew range will consider applicants with county court judgments (CCJs), defaults, debt management plans (DMPs) and missed payments.
05 Aug 2026
Virgin Money reduces a range of purchase and remortgage fixed rates
Virgin Money is to reduce a range of purchase and remortgage fixed rates while increasing selected buy-to-let product transfer rates.
29 Jul 2026
Omni Mortgage Club named as first for Monmouthshire Building Society
Omni Mortgage Club, has announced the addition of Monmouthshire Building Society to its lender panel, making it the first Club to bring the Society’s products to its directly authorised firms.
27 Jul 2026
Darlington Building Society completes £530,000 complex interest-only remortgage
£530,000 as interest-only remortgage case completed for three applicants, supporting a complex case that several mainstream lenders were unable to accommodate
27 Jul 2026
Aldermore raises max LTV to 98%
The lender’s product range will now be divided into five tiers to help brokers identify the deals most appropriate to their clients.
27 Jul 2026
Family Building Society launches broker Mortgage Hub
The online mortgage application platform is designed to give brokers a faster and more transparent journey from decision in principle to completion.
24 Jul 2026
Mortgage Brain integrates Insurance platform for building and contents cover
GI Integration into CRM Brain platform, enabling brokers to offer clients a buildings and contents insurance quote as part of the mortgage application process.
22 Jul 2026
LiveMore launches mortgage for properties with spray foam insulation.
The specialist lender said the product would allow applicants to secure a mortgage based on the expected condition of their home after the insulation has been professionally removed.
21 Jul 2026
Beverley Building Society enhances SIPP income assessment
Beverley Building Society has introduced a tiered approach to assessing income from self-invested personal pension (SIPP) pots.
21 Jul 2026
Together Premier Launches new Portfolio Lending product
Together Premier has launched Portfolio Lending - its first official product launch since Premier went live in February.
20 Jul 2026
Scotland, West Midlands and Yorkshire drive Q2 landlord yield improvement
Scotland, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber were the main drivers of the growth according to data from buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage specialist Paragon Bank
20 Jul 2026
United Trust Bank Mortgages introduces package of buy-to-let criteria changes
United Trust Bank Mortgages has introduced a package of buy-to-let criteria changes aimed at helping brokers place a broader range of landlord cases.
16 Jul 2026
Leeds Building Society has launched 98% LTV Start Mortgage
Helping brokers support first time buyers: Leeds Building Society has launched 98% LTV Start Mortgage
14 Jul 2026
Aldermore cuts special-edition BTL rates
Aldermore has reduced the rates across its special-edition buy-to-let (BTL) range for product switches.
14 Jul 2026
Dudley Building Society expands broker access to new mortgage origination platform
Dudley Building Society has today confirmed its new mortgage origination platform is now available to all brokers
08 Jul 2026
Cambridge Building Society introduces its new product - 98% LTV - First Step - 2-Year Fixed Rate at 5.89%
The First Step - First Time Buyer product offers significant flexibility with 98% LTV and up to 5.5% LTI in support of new borrowers
07 Jul 2026
Greater than 95% LTV JBSP Mortgage from Metro Bank
Metro Bank has expanded its Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor proposition to support customers looking to purchase or remortgage at higher loan-to-value with the support of immediate family members.
06 Jul 2026
Landbay launches Premier Remortgage AVM products, cuts Premier rates
The new Premier Remortgage AVM products are available up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV), and comprise four two-year fixed-rate options offering zero, 1%, 3% and 5% fee structures.
03 Jul 2026
Keystone streamlines BTL and launches special-edition HMO and MUFB products
Keystone Property Finance has added special-edition house in multiple occupation (HMO) and multi-unit freehold block (MUFB) products to its range.
02 Jul 2026
Market Harborough creates support teams for brokers
Market Harborough said this would lead to fewer hand-offs, clearer decision-making and a sense of shared ownership of each case.
01 Jul 2026
CHL Mortgages launches light refurb range
In the new range, two-year fixed rates start from 4.40% for single dwelling properties and 4.50% for HMO and MUFB properties with up to six bedrooms or units.
26 Jun 2026
Coventry for intermediaries have reduced all fixed rates across their Residential and BTL ranges
Coventry for intermediaries lowers all fixed rates across their Residential and BTL ranges while also introducing new first time buyer products.
17 Jun 2026
HSBC to continue broker fraud prevention webinars in Q3
The lender has confirmed that its CPD-accredited fraud webinars will continue throughout Q3, providing brokers with guidance on identifying and preventing mortgage fraud.
17 Jun 2026
Tipton & Coseley Building Society launch semi-exclusive products to support clients with adverse credit.
Tipton and Coseley launches a semi-exclusive for Club members that builds on its existing Credit Plus Tier 1 range
16 Jun 2026
Landlords drive 60% increase in equity released for property improvements
Landlords drove a 60% jump in remortgaging to release equity to improve buy-to-let properties last year, Paragon Bank analysis of industry data has revealed.
10 Jun 2026
Paragon Bank launches Tailored service to support non-standard buy-to-let applications
Paragon Bank has introduced a new ‘Tailored’ service designed to support buy-to-let mortgage applications that fall outside standard lending criteria, for more complex cases.
04 Jun 2026
Open Banking: what it means for you and your clients
Leeds Building Society are introducing Open Banking to help streamline how they assess cases and support more consistent, efficient lending decisions, so what does this mean for you?
03 Jun 2026
Buckinghamshire Building Society launches one-year discounted mortgage with no ERCs
Buckinghamshire Building Society launches a new one-year discounted rate mortgage designed to provide greater flexibility when seeking short-term lending solutions.
03 Jun 2026
Paragon Bank reports increased BTL lending on more energy efficient properties as landlords prepare for expected EPC rule changes
The lender recorded £435.7 million of new buy-to-let lending on properties with an EPC rating of A to C in the six months to 31 March 2026, a 7.7% increase on the same period a year earlier.
01 Jun 2026
The Newcastle launches base rate tracker mortgage range
With products linked to the Bank of England base rate starting from 4.55%., the range includes products up to 80% LTV, interest-only, buy-to-let and Enhanced Plus customers.
01 Jun 2026
Coventry for intermediaries makes further reductions to fixed rates
Coventry for intermediaries has lowered selected fixed rates across their Residential, standard BTL and portfolio BTL ranges,
01 Jun 2026
Penrith Building Society launches residential fixed rates for expat borrowers
Penrith expands expatriate proposition with new range of residential fixed-rate mortgages for UK nationals living overseas.
29 May 2026
Foundation launches limited edition BTL fixed-rate products
Foundation has announced the launch of two limited edition buy to let products, available at 75% LTV.
29 May 2026
Keystone cuts buy-to-let fixed rates by 15bps
The new pricing applies across Keystone’s Standard, Specialist, Ex-pat, Holiday Let, Product Transfer/Product Transfer Plus and Refurb to Let Exit options.
27 May 2026
Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected fixed rates
Coventry for intermediaries has reduced some rates in their Residential and Limited Company BTL range, providing more competitive options for brokers supporting their clients.
26 May 2026
Gen H reduces rates across mortgage range
Gen H has reduced rates across its mortgage range, with cuts of up to 30 basis points (bps) now available to brokers on its panel.
24 May 2026
ModaMortgages expands BTL range with 5-year fixed rate products
ModaMortgages has expanded its buy-to-let range aimed at landlords seeking longer-term pricing certainty amid ongoing market volatility.
22 May 2026
Darlington Building Society reduces residential foreign currency mortgage range.
Darlington Building Society has reduced rates across its residential foreign currency mortgage range by up to 30 bps.
21 May 2026
Cambridge Building Society releases new Limited Company Buy to Let Holiday Let Mortgage
The Cambridge Building Society has announced the introduction of a new Limited Company Buy to Let Holiday Let mortgage to complement its current Limited Company Buy to Let offering.
13 May 2026
Lloyds Banking Group set to release 98% LTV first-time buyer mortgage
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is set to launch a 98% loan-to-value (LTV) first-time buyer mortgage with a minimum deposit requirement of £5,000.
13 May 2026
Foundation relaunches BTL products and cuts rates
Foundation has relaunched of a number of products withdrawn earlier this year and made rate cuts to MUFB and holiday let products
29 Apr 2026
Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected fixed rates and extended all end dates
Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected fixed rates across their residential, BTL and Limited Company BTL ranges, helping brokers access stronger options for their clients.
28 Apr 2026
Portfolio landlords reshape buy-to-let market
Portfolio landlords are becoming increasingly central to the buy-to-let market as investors take a more structured approach to property ownership.
27 Apr 2026
Accord raises buy-to-let maximum loan sizes to 1.5m
Accord has increased the maximum loan size across parts of its buy-to-let range, in a move aimed at giving brokers more scope to place larger cases in the private rental sector.
24 Apr 2026
Foundation adds large HMO and short-term let products as fixed rates fall
Foundation Home Loans has launched new buy-to-let products for large HMOs and short-term lets, while cutting rates across parts of its standard landlord range.
23 Apr 2026
Landbay lowers core buy-to-let rates and raises loan limits to £1.5m
Landbay has cut rates by 20 basis points (bps) across selected products in its Core buy-to-let range and increased the maximum loan size on standard products to £1.5m.
22 Apr 2026
Mansfield building society launches new mortgage broker portal, blending human expertise with latest technology
Marking a significant step forward in its commitment to blend specialist, human led lending with modern, intuitive technology designed around the needs of intermediaries.