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Banks will offer first-time buyers ‘more firepower’ to get on property ladder

HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Mortgage brokers ‘seeing rise in amount of lending agreed for their clients’

Many lenders have recently made changes allowing some homeowners to borrow more

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

HSBC UK cuts financial advice fee to 1% for Premier customers

The move is part of the bank’s efforts to attract ‘mass affluent’ customers.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Britain's biggest building society to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89%

The best deals are available to buyers with a 40 per cent deposit

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Expert’s tips to build funds long term - according to your age

A banking expert has given his tips for growing financial resilience and building funds long term

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Wealth expert’s tips for building financial goals and resilience over a lifetime

Four-fifths of people are working towards at least one financial goal, according to research for HSBC UK Premier.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs, survey finds

Larger businesses are more likely to be expecting a squeeze from new global trade policy, according to a survey carried out by HSBC UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Charity and banks aim to stop abusive ex-partners using mortgages as ‘weapon’

Charity Surviving Economic Abuse will deliver training to HSBC UK and First Direct staff, helping them to spot the signs of economic abuse.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

How to get help with debts and spot the warning signs of a problem

With Debt Awareness Week highlighting the benefits of opening up about money issues, don’t struggle in silence as support is available.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Earnings thresholds at which women and men would say someone is wealthy revealed

Research for HSBC UK found perceptions differed among people earning £100,000-plus, compared with the general population.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025