Sharon Van Loenen

Our latest blog looks at the rise of diverse income sources and foreign nationals in the UK workforce is creating a growing demand for specialist lenders, as traditional banks struggle to serve these complex borrowers. With around 9 million self-employed or non-UK workers in the UK, but specialist lenders serving only 10% of the mortgage […]

More than half of Small Business Owners feel their employment status negatively impacts their property ambitions Over half (53%) of small business owners feel their employment status has negatively impacted their property ambitions, according to research from The Mortgage Lender (TML). Of those who felt this way, 21% said they have had to consider abandoning

Clients could borrow even more with our improved loan to income multiples We’re improving our loan to income multiples (LTIs). This, together with our March affordability rate improvements, means we could help many more of your clients secure the mortgage amount they need. Plus, we’re simplifying our repayment and interest only LTI multiples and increasing our

When we speak to brokers, I often hear the same concerns: Many landlords have multiple BTL properties with first charge lenders who won’t grant consent for a second charge. They prefer not to remortgage, as their existing rates are low — but that means they can’t access equity to expand their portfolio. The good news?

We are making you aware of some changes to our lending policy for New Build properties. Extra Plans – Maximum LTV Accepted For New Build Properties  The following maximum LTV caps will apply for new build properties on our extra plan for any new applications received: New build Houses – 92.5% LTV New Build Flats

We’re continually evolving our product range in response to market conditions, helping advisers offer the right solutions to their landlord clients. That’s why we’re pleased to announce a number of rate and fee reductions as well as the launch of new 65% LTV products. Please see further details below: New: 65% LTV Two‑Year fixed rate products

We’ve refreshed rates across our residential ranges today, including shared ownership – perfect for those that need an extra helping hand getting on the housing ladder. What’s new: Standard range – 5 year fixed, 75% LTV, now from 5.89% Shared ownership – 2 year fixed, 75% LTV, now from 5.79% Highlights: Available for purchases and

For landlords stepping into the HMO space, Metro Bank offers straightforward criteria, and a proposition designed to support a wide range of tenant types. Here’s an example of the type of case we can support: Case scenario  A landlord is purchasing a 4-bed HMO, fully let to single tenants – all students – each on

The Renters’ Rights Bill creeps ever closer. We’re all aware of what the probable repercussions will be. The market will be upended, and many existing landlords are likely to sell up. What may catch some by surprise though is that what could end up coming to market may be particularly suited for first-time buyers, as