News in brief - 20 March 2024

Zephyr Homeloans has announced reductions of 15 basis points across its five-year fixed and lifetime tracker mortgages. For properties with an A-C EPC rating, rates start from 5.15% on a five-year fixed rate standard buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage at 65% LTV with a 5% product fee. For a lifetime BTL tracker, rates start from 6.79% for a lifetime BTL mortgage at 65% LTV with a 3% fee. For properties with an EPC rating of between D and E, rates on the five-year BTL fix start at 5.25% with a 5% product fee. For lifetime BTL mortgages, rates start at 6.89% at 65% LTV with a 3% fee.

Buy to Let by Foundation has introduced a new, limited edition two-year BTL product to further extend its core BTL proposition. Available for both purchase and remortgage purposes, the F1 limited edition two-year fixed rate BTL mortgage comes with a rate of 5.79% up to 75% LTV with a 1% fee. The product will be available to both limited companies and individuals, with a maximum loan of £1.5m. The introduction follows the recent launch of two HMO products specifically for first-time landlords.

360 Dotnet has appointed Yeliz Yusef as its new strategic relationships director. She brings almost two decades of experience in financial services to the role, having been instrumental in the growth and management of a London-based mortgage brokerage. Having previously worked as a chief operating officer, Yusef oversaw a range of areas including operations and HR, to marketing and compliance. In her new role, Yusef will forefront the relationship management of 360’s strategic accounts, ensuring the continued satisfaction and success of our valued clients.



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