News in brief - 30 August 2024

Precise has relaunched its limited edition residential and has cut rates across its entire range by up to 105 bps. The reintroduction of this range follows broker feedback, while the 1% fee product provides wider choice for brokers and their customers. The lender, which is part of OSB Group, has launched a residential limited edition on its two- and five-year fixes, with rates available from 5.19% at up to 75% LTV. It has a minimum loan amount of £125,000 with a 1% fee. Precise’s buy-to-let (BTL) rates have been lowered by 0.25%, while its bridging standard and tier one light refurbishment products have been reduced by 0.05% per month on its 70% and 75% LTV products. Its refurbishment BTL products have been reduced by up to 105 bps, with rates start from 5.24% per annum.

Vida has enhanced its residential range by introducing a new limited edition two-year fixed product at 90% LTV. The two-year product is available of the Vida 36 credit tier at a rate of 7.34% and is also available on the five- and seven-year options, with a product fee of £1,495. The lender has also made rate cuts to two of its five-year fixed rate BTL products by 0.33%. The two products are available up to 75% LTV with a 2% fee option at a rate of 5.46% and a 4% fee option at a rate of 5.06%.

Hodge has added new 60% LTV five-year fixed rate products to its 50+ and retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage ranges. The new 50+ product is available at 5.32% and the RIO rate is set at 5.57%, both with a £995 product fee. The new product launches follow the introduction of a new Hodge Resi product, which is a rebrand of its professional mortgage proposition. Hodge Resi provides more inclusive borrowing options for customers with complex income requirements from 21 years of age up to their chosen retirement age.



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