New products for people with bad credit introduced

A new slate of products that are targeted at potential borrowers who have bad credit ratings due to issues such as previous indebtedness has
Industry insider suggests cost of living will cause mortgage debt

A leading figure from within the mortgage industry has suggested that the crisis over everyday living costs will lead to increasing numbers of borrowers going into
Number of borrowers opting for Help to Buy increases

New data has revealed that the number of borrowers turning to the mortgage guarantee scheme called Help to Buy that was set up by the government rose from
Almost 50% of first-time buyers reliant on parental money

Research conducted by the finance broker Tembo has revealed that close to half of all first-time homebuyers are dependent on family financial help to
Sharp rise in first-time buyer numbers

New figures indicate that the number of people in the UK buying their first home has risen to its highest level for two decades, despite price rises and the economic uncertainty
Pandemic increased demand for bridging loans

A new survey of mortgage advisors has revealed that more than half of them have witnessed rising levels of customer demand for bridging loans since the start of the
Research suggests freelancers worried about getting mortgages

New research suggests that the mortgage market is particularly tough for freelance workers, with close to two thirds of them stating that they find it more difficult to get a mortgage compared
Fixed-rate mortgages sought by majority of borrowers

New figures released by Moneyfacts show that eight of out every 10 borrowers who sought a mortgage during August were aiming to secure a
Survey shows borrowers unaware of help available

A new survey suggests that the majority of people borrowing to buy a home are not aware of the various schemes available to help them, including those created by