The mortgage industry has invested heavily in technology, AI and digital transformation. But after all the investment, what has actually made a difference? Opening Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026, our keynote panel will cut through the hype and take an honest look at where… The post MIT Live keynote panel to cut through AI hype appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
The government has announced a new streamlined planning process around house building in areas within walking distance of stations. The aim is to encourage building in areas that minimise access to transport and make best use of underdeveloped land. Responding to the proposals Sir Vince Cable, Chair… The post Cable cautious welcome to Govt new planning reform appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
Beverley Building Society has appointed a new non-executive director to chair its compliance committee as it seeks to double mortgage lending within two years. Jonathan Pattinson, who has 30 years’ experience in senior auditing roles, including as chief executive of Computershare Investor Services, following a… The post Beverley fills key role as it seeks to double lending appeared first on…
With only a few weeks to go, excitement continues to build for the inaugural Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards. On Tuesday 15 September, the specialist lending community will come together at The Belfry Hotel & Resort for the inaugural Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026,… The post Just weeks to go before MSSLA Awards at The Belfry – don’t miss out! appeared first on…
Nationwide Building Society has launched a credit score tool for customers using its app and online banking. The lender says it is offering the service for free as part of a commitment to improving financial confidence and education. FCA research found that only 39% of… The post Nationwide launches free credit score tool appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
TMA Club has added Monmouthshire Building Society to its lender panel following the lender's return to the broker market. The move means TMA's DA partners are among a select group of brokers currently with access to Monmouthshire's residential, buy-to-let and commercial mortgage ranges. The Newport-based… The post TMA adds Monmouthshire BS to lender panel appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
Many aspiring first-time buyers could be ruling themselves out before they even apply for a mortgage due to widely-held myths, new research shows. In a survey of more than 1,000 prospective first-time buyers, Lloyds found that 58% incorrectly believe having existing debt would automatically stop… The post Mortgage myths hindering first-time buyers: Lloyds appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
Houzecheck has called for the independent surveying sector to play a central role in the government’s planned reforms to the home-buying process. The surveying firm argues that buyers should have access to reliable information about a property’s condition before committing to a purchase. The government… The post Independent surveying sector to play ‘central role’ in England’s home-buying reforms,…
More2life has launched an early repayment charge (ERC) free option for lifetime mortgages. The lender’s Apex Zero product aims to help borrowers who believe their circumstances might change within the period that ERCs would usually apply. The new option is available to applicants aged between… The post More2life launches zero-ERC lifetime mortgage appeared first on Mortgage Strategy .
Castle Trust Bank has extending its light refurbishment range for bridging customers looking to borrow between £150,000 and £200,000. The bank has introduced new versions of its existing light refurbishment products, available at 0.78% per month for loans from £150,000 to £200,000. The new options… The post Castle Trust Bank lowers entry point for light refurbishment bridging appeared first on…