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Govt Moves to Regulate Some Lenders Under Proposed Law
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (312+ words) The government is pushing for a new legal framework to oversee development finance institutions (DFIs). This move is aimed at strengthening oversight and attracting more investment capital under a new proposal. The proposal, discussed on Wednesday, June 3, during a high-level…...
Charles Street Finance launches green refurb bridging product
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (199+ words) The company is seeing growing demand for short-term finance to pay for energy-efficient refurbishments. Commercial finance provider, Charles Street Finance, has launched a 'green' refurbishment bridge product to incentivise efforts to make property more energy efficient. Once energy saving measures…...
MERS Annual Report: A Roadmap for Mortgage Servicers
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (351+ words) It's important that mortgage companies approach this attestation exercise as a pulse check rather than a check-the-box formality. The MERS review can reveal operational gaps that affect data integrity, governance, and document execution across the loan servicing cycle, all of…...
Green refurb bridge launched by Charles Street Finance " Mortgage Finance Gazette
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (318+ words) By sambarker in Bridging finance, Lending news 3rd June 2026 0 Charles Street Finance has launched a "green" refurbishment bridge loan in an aim to make property more energy efficient. The company said it wants to meet growing demand for short-term finance to…...
How Boutique Lenders Are Competing With Industry Giants on Speed and Service
24+ min ago (834+ words) Private credit has become one of the defining stories in modern finance. Institutional investors poured approximately $165 billion into the sector in 2025, seeking yield as traditional fixed-income markets continued to offer limited returns. Industry research from Preqin and Mc Kinsey suggests…...
Leeds BS cuts rates; The Tipton improves BTL rates and adds high LTI deals " round-up
6+ hour ago (476+ words) For first-time buyers, a two-year fix with no fee has been reduced from 5. 59% to 5. 27%. This is available up to 95% loan to value (LTV) and comes with a free standard valuation." There is also a five-year fix at the same tier,…...
Six Mortgage Lenders Provide Critical Loan Options for Borrowers With Poor Credit
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (589+ words) Securing a home loan can become challenging and costly when dealing with a low credit rating. However, tailored mortgage products and specialized financial institutions offer more home financing opportunities than many buyers anticipate, as reported by Detik Finance. PNC Bank…...
FTBs save for an average of six years before buying, MAB finds
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (604+ words) First-time buyers (FTBs) are now saving for an average of six years before purchasing a home, research from Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) found." Data showed 45% of buyers are motivated by finding more internal or external space for a growing family....
The Tipton trims rates by up to 0. 22%, lowers arrangement fees
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (257+ words) Tipton & Coseley Building Society has reduced rates on selected products by up to 0. 22% and lowered arrangement fees. The changes are mainly focused on the society's expat buy-to-let and limited company BTL ranges. For expats, options include a five-year fixed rate…...
Foundation ups max age, cuts rates and expands products on resi range
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (435+ words) Foundation has made a range of enhancements to its residential proposition, including an increase in its maximum lending age to 80, rate reductions across a variety of mortgages and the reintroduction of a number of products. The lender has increased the…...