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mortgagesoup. co. uk > the-saffron-broadens-criteria-across-buy-to-let-self-build-and-residential-lending

The Saffron broadens criteria across buy-to-let, self-build and residential lending

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (308+ words) The changes include a broader buy-to-let offering, additional accepted warranty options for self-build cases, and more flexibility on part-and-part and interest-only borrowing in the residential range. Within buy-to-let, the lender will now accept new-build flats up to a maximum 75% LTV…...

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mortgagesoup. co. uk > hlpartnership-adds-afin-bank-to-panel

HLPartnership adds Afin Bank to panel

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (301+ words) The network said the addition would give its advisers access to residential lending of up to 95% loan-to-value and buy-to-let products of up to 75% loan-to-value. Afin Bank supports a range of borrower types including first-time buyers, self-employed applicants, professionals, high-net-worth clients…...

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mortgagesoup. co. uk > the-leek-lowers-mortgage-rates-across-residential-and-specialist-products

The Leek lowers mortgage rates across residential and specialist products

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (203+ words) The mutual said the changes come as lenders continue to respond to recent volatility in the mortgage market. From Monday, its standard residential products at 95% loan-to-value will be priced at 5. 64% for a two-year fixed rate and 5. 36% for a five-year fixed…...

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mortgagesoup. co. uk > vida-broadens-mortgage-range-with-new-higher-ltv-tier-and-lower-rates

Vida broadens mortgage range with new higher LTV tier and lower rates

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (146+ words) The specialist lender said the changes include reductions across its range of up to 0. 72%, as well as the launch of new Fee Saver and Cashback options aimed at giving brokers more ways to match products to client needs. Vida has…...

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mortgagesoup. co. uk > broker-survey-opens-as-lenders-face-scrutiny-over-service-and-technology

Broker survey opens as lenders face scrutiny over service and technology

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (412+ words) The independent study, which is due to report its latest findings in June, asks mortgage intermediaries across the UK to assess how lenders are performing in areas including criteria, speed, relationship management and overall communication. Brokers are also being asked…...

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mortgagesoup. co. uk > the-cambridge-reports-record-lending-in-milestone-175th-year

The Cambridge reports record lending in milestone 175th year

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (467+ words) The mutual said total mortgage lending reached "434 million in 2025, marking its highest level on record and a 42% increase on the previous year, as it helped more borrowers onto the housing ladder than at any point in its history. Pre-tax profit…...