overpayments

This page collates news, guidance, and analysis on mortgage overpayments and how borrowers are using them in a higher rate environment. Read more below to see how overpayment trends are changing.

'First-time buyers need better conversations, not more information'

Manchester broker says online research has made first-time buyers more engaged — but not necessarily better prepared

'First-time buyers need better conversations, not more information'

Most homeowners unwilling to become landlords: Barclays

Cost, complexity, and economic uncertainty are deterring many from property investment

Most homeowners unwilling to become landlords: Barclays

Mortgage market stabilises in April but first-time buyers face ongoing strain

Product choice remains below pre-March levels as affordability pressures persist for those with small deposits

Mortgage market stabilises in April but first-time buyers face ongoing strain

A broker's guide to Cambridge for intermediaries: Which clients they work well with

Discover Cambridge for intermediaries competitive products, mortgage criteria, and application process in this guide!

A broker's guide to Cambridge for intermediaries: Which clients they work well with

Why older homeowners are rethinking downsizing

Emotional ties, housing economics, and better lending products are keeping later-life borrowers in place

Why older homeowners are rethinking downsizing

Buy-to-let squeeze forces smaller landlords to ‘bite the bullet’

Soaring rates, “crazy” fees and tougher rules are gutting small landlords’ profits and forcing a brutal rethink of buy‑to‑let

Buy-to-let squeeze forces smaller landlords to ‘bite the bullet’

Santander rolls out 98% LTV mortgage for first-time buyers

High street lender targets low-deposit borrowers with new five-year fixed rate option

Santander rolls out 98% LTV mortgage for first-time buyers

How do brokers expect the Bank of England to decide on rates this week?

What are they telling clients ahead of the central bank’s rate call?

How do brokers expect the Bank of England to decide on rates this week?

Santander reaffirms broker support

A fourth pledge joins the existing framework as the bank seeks to reinforce confidence

Santander reaffirms broker support