The biggest decline is in younger first-time buyers, the Association found.

Barclays has introduced sub-4% two-year fixed rates at 75% LTV.

Chris Blewitt, head of mortgage distribution at Darlington Building Society, says the mortgage industry should stop treating maternity leave as a risk and start recognising it for what...

This current affordability ratio is the best it’s been in the last 10 years.

The move is designed to support brokers structuring mixed-use deals with limited commercial use.

Those aspiring to own their first home are least optimistic about mortgage rates.

NatWest has also announced revised mortgage affordability rates.

The new three-year fixed remortgage deals offer legal assist or £250 cashback.

Arrangement fees have also been reduced and capped for owner-occupiers.

The bank has reduced nearly all mortgage rates by up to 0.24%.