# bridging (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bridging. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 17 August to 21 August](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/mortgage-strategys-top-10-stories-17-august-to-21-august/) _2026-08-21 · Caitlin Jordan · Mortgage Strategy_ This week’s top headlines: HSBC and Gen H cut rates and Nationwide launches free credit score tool. Explore these and other major industry updates below: BetterHome Group agrees to acquire Mortgage Support Services BetterHome Group has agreed to acquire Mortgage Support Services, the parent of… The post Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 17 August to 21 August appeared first on Mortgage Strategy… ## [BM Solutions and Halifax cut selected rates; Vida withdraws products tweaks](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/bm-solutions-and-halifax-confirm-selected-rate-tweaks/) _2026-08-21 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ BM Solutions and Halifax Intermediaries have both announced rate changes to selected products. BM Solutions is making the following changes to its mortgage product range from 24 August: For its Personal Ownership Buy to Let and Let to Buy Purchase, there are rate reductions of… The post BM Solutions and Halifax cut selected rates; Vida withdraws products tweaks appeared first on Mortgage Strategy… ## [Comment: Swap rates explained](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/comment-swap-rates-explained/) _2026-08-21 · Kate Davies · Mortgage Strategy_ Over the past few years, borrowers have become accustomed to seeing fixed-rate mortgage pricing move quickly and sometimes unexpectedly. The Mini-Budget in 2022 provided perhaps the most dramatic example, but it has happened several times since. Most recently, conflict in the Middle East contributed to… The post Comment: Swap rates explained appeared first on Mortgage Strategy . ## [Major lenders lead repricing this week: Moneyfacts](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/major-lenders-lead-repricing-this-week-moneyfacts/) _2026-08-21 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ Mortgage rates edged a little bit lower this week as several lenders made a series of selective rate cuts targeting certain borrowers. A total of 19 lenders made changes this week, with 11 making net rate cuts, one made net rate increases and another lender… The post Major lenders lead repricing this week: Moneyfacts appeared first on Mortgage Strategy . ## [Revealed: best places in UK for FTBs](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/revealed-best-places-in-uk-for-ftbs/) _2026-08-21 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ New research has revealed the best places in Britain for first-time buyers. According to the study from house buying specialist HouseBuyers4u, Dartford takes the top spot after recording the highest number of first-time buyer mortgage sales relative to its housing stock. The study analysed first-time… The post Revealed: best places in UK for FTBs appeared first on Mortgage Strategy . ## [Loss of credit? Focus on the bridging sector](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/loss-of-credit-focus-on-the-bridging-sector/) _2026-08-21 · Natalie Thomas · Mortgage Strategy_ Private credit lenders have largely flown under the regulatory radar, until recently. Their growing presence in the bridging market has arguably helped the sector become more responsive, more flexible and more competitive. Yet, while some in the industry raised concerns, questions around funding structures, transparency… The post Loss of credit? Focus on the bridging sector appeared first on… ## [CHL Mortgages boosts its bridging finance proposition.](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/chl-mortgages-boosts-its-bridging-finance-proposition/) _2026-08-21 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ CHL Mortgages is enhancing its bridging criteria by widening the levels of acceptable adverse credit history and introducing automated valuation models (AVMs). The specialist lender, which launched its regulated and non-regulated bridging proposition earlier this month, will now consider cases involving unsatisfied CCJs, unsatisfied debts,… The post CHL Mortgages boosts its bridging finance… ## [IHT receipts hit record £3.3bn figure](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/iht-receipts-hit-record-3-3bn-figure/) _2026-08-21 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ HMRC’s latest figures show that inheritance tax receipts jumped by £0.1bn to £3.2bn between April and July 2026 – the highest figure on record. Higher receipts in future years are forecasted due to higher volumes of wealth transfers and an increase in asset values. The… The post IHT receipts hit record £3.3bn figure appeared first on Mortgage Strategy . ## [MIT Live keynote panel to cut through AI hype](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/mit-live-keynote-panel-to-cut-through-ai-hype/) _2026-08-20 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ 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 . ## [Cable cautious welcome to Govt new planning reform](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/cable-cautious-welcome-to-govt-new-planning-reform/) _2026-08-20 · David Burrows · 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 . ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b5ajFqZAxWrW) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Beverley fills key role as it seeks to double lending](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/beverley-fills-key-role-as-it-seeks-to-double-lending/) _2026-08-20 · Leah Milner · 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… ## [Just weeks to go before MSSLA Awards at The Belfry – don’t miss out!](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/just-weeks-to-go-before-mssla-awards-at-the-belfry-dont-miss-out/) _2026-08-20 · David Burrows · Mortgage Strategy_ 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 launches free credit score tool](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/nationwide-launches-free-credit-score-tool/) _2026-08-20 · Leah Milner · Mortgage Strategy_ 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 adds Monmouthshire BS to lender panel](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/tma-adds-monmouthshire-bs-to-lender-panel/) _2026-08-20 · David Burrows · 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 . ## [Mortgage myths hindering first-time buyers: Lloyds](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/mortgage-myths-hindering-first-time-buyers-lloyds/) _2026-08-20 · Leah Milner · 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 . ## [Independent surveying sector to play ‘central role’ in England’s home-buying reforms, urges Houzecheck](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/independent-surveying-sector-to-play-central-role-in-englands-home-buying-reforms-urges-houzecheck/) _2026-08-20 · Becky Bellamy · 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 launches zero-ERC lifetime mortgage](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/more2life-launches-zero-erc-lifetime-mortgage/) _2026-08-20 · Becky Bellamy · Mortgage Strategy_ 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 lowers entry point for light refurbishment bridging](https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/castle-trust-bank-lowers-entry-point-for-light-refurbishment-bridging/) _2026-08-19 · Becky Bellamy · 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…