UK house price annual inflation has been generally slowing since July 2022, when annual inflation was 13.8%.

Bluestone is the first complex credit lender to offer the Deposit Unlock scheme.

Smaller loans may be able to help borrowers consolidate unsecured debt at a cheaper rate.

Flex Together is a new mortgage affordability solution with family and friends.

The lender has reduced rates across its two-year and five-year fixed rates.

The specialist lender has promoted senior BDMs and underwriters.

TMW has also introduced a new fee option for landlords of £3,995.

Economists had predicted a small drop in the annual rate.

The volume and value of lending both fell by 6% compared to 2022.

The Bank has also further enhanced its Recovery Loan Scheme offering.