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Paragon Bank has reduced rates by 20 basis points (bps) across its buy-to-let mortgage range and refreshed its fee options for landlords. The changes apply across two-year and five-year fixed-rate products, with the range now starting from 3.55%. Products are available for purchase and remortgage up to 75% loan-to-value. Landlords can choose from a range of fee structures, including nil, 3%, 4%, 5% and a flat £3,995 fee. At up to 75% LTV, two-year fixed rates now start from 3.55% on Paragon’s green mortgage range, which is available on single self-contained properties with EPC ratings of A to C. Properties…

It takes more than low rates to be considered one of the best lenders in the market. Truist was named the best HELOC lender in June by Yahoo Finance. But why? According to our research, Truist offers home equity credit lines up to $1 million, allows borrowers to select interest-only or revolving payments during the draw period, offers a fixed-rate HELOC option with five terms to choose from, and much more. Learn more: The best HELOC lenders, according to Yahoo Finance Learn the differences between a HELOC and a home equity loan HELOC and home equity loan rates: Sunday, June…

GP-led secondaries have moved from a niche liquidity solution to a core portfolio management tool across private markets. Liquidity is both a constraint and an opportunity in private capital. After rapid expansion and longer private-company lifecycles, many investors hold mature portfolios that haven’t returned capital as expected. Meanwhile, GPs still see value in assets but face tougher exits. Secondaries — once mainly LP resale at discounts — now include GP-led deals that create liquidity, extend ownership of high-conviction assets, and help actively manage portfolios via continuation vehicles. Drawing on Mercer’s analysis of 148 private equity and real assets secondary transactions…

In response to the Public Accounts Committee warning that the ongoing delay in the publication of the government’s Defence Investment Plan has undermined the nation’s credibility, Unite the UK’s leading union, has demanded that the plan is focused on delivering skilled British work. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The failure to deliver the DIP is a threat to British jobs and skills and a threat to national security now and in the future. “UK defence must be recognised as a strategic national asset. When the DIP is published, no ifs or buts that money must be spent in the UK. That…

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), headed by Ehab Wassef, has released its latest report on local and global gold market developments. The division confirmed a noticeable decline in domestic gold prices over the past week, triggered by a sharp drop in global gold prices alongside the stability of the US Dollar against the Egyptian Pound. The report noted that 21-karat gold—the most heavily traded caliber in the Egyptian market—dropped by 4.8% over the past week. It hit a low of LE 6,450 per gram after opening the weekly session at 6,775 EGP…

“The reintroduction of our EPC A-C products provides advisers and landlord borrowers with a clear pricing benefit when financing properties which already meet higher energy-efficiency standards”- Steve Cox – Fleet Mortgages Fleet Mortgages has reintroduced its EPC A-C fixed-rate products and cut buy-to-let mortgage rates across its wider range, offering landlords a pricing incentive for financing properties that already meet higher energy-efficiency standards. The buy-to-let specialist lender has brought back both two-year and five-year EPC A-C products, available at 75% LTV with a 3% fee. The two-year standard and limited company product is priced at 4.39%, with the…

I am 41 and have been investing through SIPs in three equity mutual funds for the last seven–eight years. Over the years, my portfolio has become significantly skewed towards mid- and small-cap funds. Should I rebalance by shifting some gains into large-cap or balanced advantage funds, or should I continue with my existing SIP strategy?-Name withheld on requestChange is the only constant in life – this saying is one of the most important parts of investing that most people fail to recognise. It’s the first thing that comes to mind when reviewing anyone’s long-term portfolio. Your goal and investing strategy…

Aspinwall Anne Stanton Hoover sold property at 124 Emerson Ave. to Deborah Chen for $466,500. Fox Chapel Lois Jacob sold property at 420 Fox Chapel Road to C. Talbot Heppenstall Jr. trustee for $1,650,000. Paul Soske sold property at 210 Rutledge Drive to Girish Ramesh Chavan and Ketaki Desai for $750,000. Indiana Township Kathleen Virgin sold property at 104 Old Saxonburg Blvd. to Johanna Mendoza Santos for $425,000. Estate of Glenn Beck sold property at 997 Route 910 to Kenneth Beck for $200,000. Nicole McDonnell sold property at 35 Rowe St. to Jeanne Eibesberger for $97,000. Estate of Alan Bruce…

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate rose by 5 basis points to 6.38%, the 15-year fixed rate increased by 2 basis points to 5.74%, while the 5/1 ARM fell by 24 basis points to 6.39%. READ MORE: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the best rates: Leaders price in the low 6% range Today’s mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates today, Sunday, June 7, 2026, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.38% 20-year fixed: 6.39% 15-year fixed: 5.74% 5/1 ARM: 6.32% 7/1 ARM: 6.25% 30-year VA: 5.81% 15-year VA:…

Under the plan, Israeli forces will withdraw from parts of Gaza Strip in phases. A Board of Peace, led by Trump with other heads of state as members, will set the framework for governance, coordinate funds for reconstruction, and monitor aid flow to ensure they don’t fall prey to radical elements. Under this board, an apolitical committee comprising Palestinian representatives backed by international experts will take care of the day-to-day affairs of public services such as hospitals and schools.Trump’s plan doesn’t explicitly offer the creation of a Palestinian state as a lasting solution though it offers a pathway leading to…