Santander is one of the largest mortgage lenders in the UK, operating both direct to consumers and through its broker-only Santander for Intermediaries channel. In this review we explore the...
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a mortgage offering first-time buyers the opportunity to buy a home, costing up to £500,000, with a deposit of just £5,000. The new mortgage deal,...
What is a Lifetime ISA? A Lifetime ISA (also known as the LISA) is a long term Individual Savings Account (ISA) introduced in 2016. A Lifetime ISA offers all the...
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank which was founded in 1694. It is a public body that answers to Parliament and as well as issuing legal tender...
In this article, we compare fixed-rate and tracker mortgages to work out which one is best for your particular circumstances. We look at the pros and cons of each mortgage...
What is an 80% LTV mortgage? The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is the size of your mortgage compared with the value of the property. If you have an 80% LTV mortgage...
Fixed-rate mortgages are by far the most popular mortgage products in the UK, with borrowers choosing them for the stability and peace of mind they offer. They are particularly attractive...
What is a 95% LTV mortgage? A 95% loan-to-value mortgage - or 95% LTV mortgage - means borrowing 95% of the value of the property you are buying. With this...
What is a 60% LTV mortgage? A 60% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage is one which provides a mortgage loan that covers 60% of the value of the property being purchased. The...
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