Updated
Updated · Mortgage Solutions · Jul 17
Mortgage Broker Weekly Top 10 Highlights Adverse Credit Cases and Leeds' 98% LTV Launch
Updated
Updated · Mortgage Solutions · Jul 17

Mortgage Broker Weekly Top 10 Highlights Adverse Credit Cases and Leeds' 98% LTV Launch

2 articles · Updated · Mortgage Solutions · Jul 17

Summary

  • A weekly roundup of the 10 most-read mortgage broker stories spotlighted two themes drawing the most reader attention: adverse-credit mortgage cases and Leeds Building Society’s 98% LTV product for first-time buyers.
  • Broker interest centered on how advisers were handling clients with impaired credit, pointing to continued demand for guidance on harder-to-place borrowing cases.
  • Leeds Building Society’s 98% loan-to-value launch also ranked highly, underscoring strong market focus on low-deposit options for first-time buyers.
  • The list reflects what mortgage professionals are prioritizing now: navigating credit-risk complexity while tracking products that widen access for buyers with minimal deposits.

Insights

Will new credit models that include rent payments finally level the playing field for first-time homebuyers?
Are new low-deposit mortgages creating a housing bubble by pushing prices beyond what buyers can truly afford?
As 'bad credit' mortgages become more common, are we creating a new debt trap for the financially vulnerable?