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Landbay, a leading specialist buy-to-let (BTL) lender, has announced significant rate reductions across its entire BTL mortgage range, with cuts reaching up to 0.80%. This move aims to substantially improve affordability for both new and existing property investors. The comprehensive rate reduction applies across Landbay’s full spectrum of BTL products. Notably, for first-time landlords investing […]
Precise Mortgages, part of the OSB Group, has announced the launch of new limited-edition mortgage products, featuring significant rate reductions across both its residential and buy-to-let (BTL) ranges. These new offerings aim to provide more competitive and flexible solutions for a wider range of borrowers. For residential mortgages, Precise Mortgages has introduced new deals with […]
Roma Finance, a specialist lender known for its tailored property finance solutions, has announced a significant development by securing a new £100 million funding line with NatWest. This strategic facility is set to enable Roma Finance to substantially scale its loan book, increasing its total lending capacity to an impressive £400 million. This new funding […]
The Mortgage Works (TMW), a leading buy-to-let lender, has announced a significant reduction to its affordability stress rate, a move designed to enhance borrowing capacity for landlords across various property types. Effective immediately, TMW has reduced its stress rate by 0.50% for new buy-to-let applications up to 65% loan-to-value (LTV). This change applies specifically to […]
United Trust Bank (UTB) Mortgages has announced significant rate reductions across its entire buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage range, with cuts reaching as much as 1.76%. This move aims to provide more competitive financing options for specialist landlords. The new five-year fixed rates now start from 4.99% for single dwelling assured shorthold tenancy (AST) products, making long-term […]
Shawbrook Retail Mortgages has announced a fresh round of rate reductions across its two key brands, The Mortgage Lender (TML) and Bluestone Mortgages, aiming to further support homebuyers and landlords. For The Mortgage Lender (TML): TML has reduced its residential fixed rates by up to 0.35% for both two-year and five-year terms on purchase and […]
Pepper Money, a specialist mortgage lender, has introduced a new dedicated mortgage product specifically designed for landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This new offering aims to provide targeted support for investors navigating the complexities of the HMO market. The new product is available to individual landlords and limited companies who have at least […]