April sees rise in mortgage approvals
Housing market slowdown yet to affect mortgages. First-time buyers benefit from increased lender focus. Strong growth in number of small deposit borrowers.
Mortgage approvals increase in March
March sees 4% annual rise in approvals. Mid-market borrowers dominate the market. Yorkshire has highest proportion of first-time buyer lending.
Mortgage approvals rise in February
Slowdown in the housing market not yet reflected in mortgage approval. Larger number of new mortgages generate than a year ago. London market remains most difficult for first-time buyers.
New year brings new optimism for young buyers
Growth in number of approvals to small deposit borrowers. Four regions are dominated by these buyers. Overall market up compared to last month.
2018 ends on a high note for mortgage approvals
Growth in number of approvals to small deposit borrowers. Four regions are dominated by these buyers. Overall market up compared to last month.
Low mortgage rates support activity in November
Growth in number of approvals to small deposit borrowers. Four regions are dominated by these buyers. Overall market up compared to last month.
First-time buyers take advantage in October
Growth in number of approvals to small deposit borrowers. Four regions are dominated by these buyers. Overall market up compared to last month.
Spike in first-time buyer mortgage approvals
Summer ends with good news for small deposit borrowers. Larger deposit borrowers see market share squeezed. Northern regions are best area for young buyers.
No August lull for mortgage market
Summer heatwave has minimal effect on UK mortgage approvals. Loan approvals up compared to July but down year-on-year. Effect of base rate rise to be felt in coming months.