Jessica Bird

Jessica Bird

Bird is UK editor at Key Media in London, England. She has worked across legal, HR and employment, and financial publications during her career, and has almost a decade's experience editing content and managing editorial teams.

This author left Mortgage Introducer in April 2022.

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EXCLUSIVE: OSB Group launches HNW division across all brands

It will be a value-added service for brokers

EXCLUSIVE: OSB Group launches HNW division across all brands

‘Race for space’ overblown as city living remains strong

Bob Pannell recently worked with lender Atelier to track the progress of the housing market over a 27-year period, in order to fully understand the trends.

‘Race for space’ overblown as city living remains strong

SoMo sees 30% client uptick, cites valuation-only as a driving force

This product has been part of SoMo’s wheelhouse for almost a decade, but over the years the lender has reported an interesting shift in its key demographics.

SoMo sees 30% client uptick, cites valuation-only as a driving force

Time Finance doubles down on support for SMEs

Sharon Bryden said the financial sector must view small businesses as the “engine of economic growth.”

Time Finance doubles down on support for SMEs

95% LTVs first to go as criteria tightens

Adam Ginty warns that first-time home ownership is becoming more difficult.

95% LTVs first to go as criteria tightens

TBMC: Brokers should take advantage of changing landscape in 2022

Jane Simpson says rising rates and shifting legislation open up important opportunities in the BTL market.

TBMC: Brokers should take advantage of changing landscape in 2022

Lenders must have adequate support in place as cost of living rises

Graham Sumsion warns that more borrowers will face affordability issues in 2022 and beyond.

Lenders must have adequate support in place as cost of living rises

BTL broker – we cannot ask lenders to police EPC progress

Adam Kipling says landlords must take responsibility for making informed choices.

BTL broker – we cannot ask lenders to police EPC progress

DBS to expand self-build lending proposition as part of 2022 strategy

This is a direct reaction to the trajectory of the market at this time, according to Chris Hunter.

DBS to expand self-build lending proposition as part of 2022 strategy

The Mortgage Lender cuts rates on BTL range

In addition to the product reprices, The Mortgage Lender has launched a new 5-year mortgage.

The Mortgage Lender cuts rates on BTL range