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Competitive mortgage deals drive first-time buyer numbers upwards
First-time buyer numbers increased to their highest level in 12 years, driven by Government incentives and competitive mortgage deals....

Mortgage Tree
Feb 26, 20192 min read


Owning property can boost your earnings by 26%
Out of 105 towns and cities, only two made a loss over the last 10 years - but which were they? The average homeowner has boosted their...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 25, 20192 min read


Fixed-rate mortgage shoppers are spoiled for choice
Mortgage choices for borrowers who want to guarantee their monthly repayments are at a record high, it has been revealed. The latest...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 22, 20192 min read


New deal allows you to get a mortgage with no deposit
There's a new way for the Bank of Mum and Dad to help their children onto the housing ladder First-time buyers with no deposit can now...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 18, 20192 min read


Borrowers Brexit-proof their mortgage with long-term fix
More borrowers are seeking peace of mind amid the uncertainty of Brexit by fixing their mortgage rate for longer periods. That is...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 15, 20192 min read


Over three-quarters of Brits are baffled by financial jargon
Do you know your LTVs from your APRs? Over three-quarters (77%) of UK adults say they are confused by financial jargon. And it’s...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 8, 20193 min read


Equity release lending hits record quarter
Homeowners unlocked a record £1.08bn of property wealth in Q4, bringing the total across 2018 to £3.94bn, according to the latest Equity...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 1, 20192 min read


Equity Release Explained
How to release equity from your home Many of us are putting nothing away to help fund our old age and around half are not saving enough...

Mortgage Tree
Feb 1, 20194 min read


£100 given to all NHS staff on mortgage completion.
At Mortgage Tree we know firsthand the work that NHS staff put in as many of our friends, family, neighbours & partners work for the NHS...

Mortgage Tree
Jan 24, 20191 min read


First Time Buyers numbers rise, while landlord mortgages see double digit drop
First-timers have not yet been deterred by Brexit, but buy-to-let landlords are less bullish when it comes to purchasing property There...

Mortgage Tree
Jan 18, 20192 min read


Top tips for self-employed workers applying for a mortgage
Getting a mortgage if you're self-employed can be more difficult but a bit of homework could increase your chances....... In the...

Mortgage Tree
Jan 18, 20194 min read


Should you buy a new build home?
Question I’m looking to buy my first home and considering a new-build but given all the negative news about certain developments, should...

Mortgage Tree
Sep 27, 20183 min read


Types of Mortgages
Fixed Rate Mortgages With a fixed rate mortgage your monthly payment will not alter for the period of the fixed rate. If you are the kind...

Mortgage Tree
Sep 25, 20184 min read


Small deposit borrowers benefit from ‘lowest rates on record’
Interest rates on mortgages for borrowers with small deposits have reached their lowest level on record, according to data from...

Mortgage Tree
Sep 25, 20182 min read


Number of homebuyers jumps to two-year high
Transactions across England and Wales saw a monthly rise of 10% in August to reach the highest level since November 2016, according to...

Mortgage Tree
Sep 14, 20182 min read


Borrowers take long-term measures to protect from future rate rises
There has been a steep rise in the number of borrowers looking for longer-term fixed-rate mortgages since the Bank of England (BoE)...

Mortgage Tree
Sep 14, 20182 min read


I’m a mortgage holder – what do I need to know in light of the recent BOE base rate increase?
If you’re on a fixed-term mortgage you won’t see any immediate change – though if your deal ends soon, the one you move to may cost more....

Mortgage Tree
Aug 9, 20182 min read


UK interest rate raised to 0.75% – what you need to know
The Bank of England has raised the base rate from 0.5% to 0.75% – only the second rise in over a decade. Here’s what it means for your...

Mortgage Tree
Aug 9, 20182 min read


The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75% after much speculation.
Expectations of a strengthening economy, solid employment levels, more consumer spending and the potential for wages to rise have all...

Mortgage Tree
Aug 2, 20181 min read


Top tips for selling your house in the summer – York, Leeds, Harrogate, Hull, Sheffield
A list of tips for making your home more attractive to buyers during the quieter summer months has been released by the professional body...

Mortgage Tree
Jul 11, 20182 min read
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