Independent Mortgages Direct NE

Gary Howe

Qualified and experienced Mortgage Broker and Principle of IMDNE with over 30 years experience looking after retail mortgage customers. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Ref 301727) and a member of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI).

Bank of England

Base Rate Held At 5.25% While Inflation Meets 2% Target

Base Rate Held At 5.25% Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again voted 7-2 to maintain the current Base Rate at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive month despite inflation falling further to their 2% target. This decision was again followed, as in previous months, by initial promises of an imminent rate reduction. However, […]

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Digital Mortgages

Near Prime With Digital Mortgages

Digital Mortgages Announces Exciting New Policy Changes for Near Prime Products Digital Mortgages by Atom Bank believes that those with less-than-perfect credit deserve more options in the market. Their Near Prime range is designed to help individuals and families who might have faced financial difficulties in the past. With these policy changes they are committed

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Inflation Falls To 2.3% – Why Are Short Term Rate Cuts Unlikely?

Rate Cut In Doubt As Inflation Falls It was announced this week that inflation fell from 3.2% to 2.3%, slightly above the market forecast of 2.1%. Though smaller than expected, the drop is still positive as it is now lower than the Eurozone and US inflation figures. A rate cut in June now seems highly

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Bank of England

Base Rate Held At 5.25% While Inflation Falls To 3.2%

Base Rate Held At 5.25% At todays Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting they voted 7-2 to maintain the current Base Rate at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive month despite inflation falling further to 3.2%. This decision was followed, as in previous months, by initial promises of an imminent rate reduction. However,

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Base Rate & Swap Rates

Lenders Increase Rates As Swaps Continue To Rise

Base Rate Battles Inflation while Swap Rates Shape Mortgage Costs Mortgage rates are frequently subject to speculation, especially when a notable shift in the Base Rate is currently at a 16-year high of 5.25%. This increase aims to combat inflation, which has significantly declined from 11.1% in October 2022 to 3.2% in March. The central

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Lenders Resume Fight For Business As Swap Rates Continue To Rise

Rate Reductions Amidst Uncertainty In a bold move this week, numerous lenders have opted to reduce their rates, aiming to invigorate business volumes in the face of persistent inflationary pressures. Despite reports indicating stubborn inflation, these lenders are betting on rate reductions to stimulate demand and bolster their market share. The decision comes amidst widespread

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Accord £5k Deposit First Time Buyer Mortgage

£5k Deposit Mortgage For First Time Buyers Up To 99% LTV

Product Summary Accord Mortgages has launched a new product tailored for those taking their first steps into homeownership today. To be eligible, at least one applicant must be a first time buyer, defined as someone who has never owned a property before. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum deposit of £5,000. Here are the critical details of

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