Rommel Lontayao

Rommel Lontayao

Rommel is a senior news writer at KM International, writing predominantly for the Mortgage Introducer and Mortgage Professional Australia publications. He has over a decade of content and editorial writing experience. He graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, where he was a journalism scholarship grantee, and chief editor of the university's student publication.

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Why specialist advice is essential for young buy-to-let investors

Social media-fuelled interest is bringing under-30s into the sector early, but lending rules and stress tests often demand tailored guidance

Why specialist advice is essential for young buy-to-let investors

Barclays reprices mortgages after last week’s increases

Two-year fixes see the sharpest rises as major lenders continue to hike rates

Barclays reprices mortgages after last week’s increases

Homebuilding giant stops land buying amid stormy housing market

Berkeley shifts focus to existing pipeline as shares slide to near decade low

Homebuilding giant stops land buying amid stormy housing market

Regulator consults on high LTI mortgage rules

PRA seeks greater flexibility as high loan-to-income lending expands

Regulator consults on high LTI mortgage rules

First-time buyers most exposed to mortgage market volatility

Product withdrawals and higher rates leave new buyers vulnerable

First-time buyers most exposed to mortgage market volatility

Rate cuts from Coventry and Nottingham buck trend of lender rate hikes

Other lenders, including Nationwide, continue to raise rates

Rate cuts from Coventry and Nottingham buck trend of lender rate hikes

Brokers expect one or two Bank of England rate hikes in 2026

New Mortgage Introducer poll shows advisers now brace for higher rates as inflation risks linger

Brokers expect one or two Bank of England rate hikes in 2026

Property transactions up in February

Activity rebounded after an early-year fall, but volumes stayed below last year

Property transactions up in February

UK house prices rise in March as buyers return despite energy-led rate fears

Nationwide points to stronger momentum but warns higher swap rates could squeeze affordability

UK house prices rise in March as buyers return despite energy-led rate fears

NatWest, other lenders start week with mortgage rate hikes

Oil-driven inflation risks keep swap markets on edge

NatWest, other lenders start week with mortgage rate hikes