UK mortgage war ‘under way’ as lender offers 4.99% fixed rate

A fixed-rate mortgage priced at below 5% has gone on sale for the first time since June as leading lenders

How to improve your credit rating

When considering applying for a mortgage, it’s a good idea to start by checking your credit score.

Can you add stamp duty to your mortgage?

Stamp duty (SDLT) is a tax that is levied when you acquire a house or land in England or Northern Ireland.

A new rise to the base rate, which is currently 5.0%.

Following today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the base rate was raised by 0.5% to 5.0%.

Is it possible to get a bridging loan if you are self-employed?

With a growing proportion of the UK workforce self-employed, lenders must ensure that their need

What assistance does the Mortgage Charter provide to borrowers?

The Mortgage Charter is a set of rules agreed upon by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA),

Can top slicing help you make a buy-to-let mortgage more affordable?

In the current market, meeting the affordability criteria for a buy-to-let mortgage can be difficult.