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“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…

Landbay has reduced rates on more than 50 buy-to-let products, including a 0.40% cut to selected 75% LTV 2-year fixed-rate mortgages. Landbay has announced a series of rate reductions across its Premier buy-to-let range, including cuts of up to 0.40% on selected 75% loan-to-value (LTV) 2-year fixed-rate products. The lender has reduced pricing on more than 50 products within the Premier range, which is available to individual and limited company landlords with up to 15 mortgaged properties. The range includes both standard buy-to-let and house in multiple occupation (HMO) products. The largest reductions have been applied to Landbay’s 75% LTV…

According to Fitch Ratings, major European alternative investment managers proved resilient in the face of macroeconomic headwinds throughout 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Indeed, capital flows continue to gravitate toward a limited number of well-established alternative players. The macroeconomic environment continues to weigh on investment activity, a situation further exacerbated by persistent geopolitical tensions. Despite this, most listed European alternative managers recorded a year-on-year increase in investments during the twelve months ending March 2026. Fundraising was more arduous than usual but remained robust. Furthermore, European managers are increasingly seeking to broaden their investor base, distribution channels, and the…

A mortgage broker has explained how it’s doneHarry Goodliffe(Image: Newspage)Homeowners across the UK could be saving thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds, by implementing one straightforward strategy, according to a mortgage broker.It’s a technique that nearly everyone with a mortgage can utilise, yet many remain either unaware of it or don’t fully grasp the potential savings available. “When we speak to people about the full impact of even small mortgage overpayments, they often look on in disbelief,” said Harry Goodliffe, director of Winchester-based HTG Mortgages.He added: “But the savings over the lifetime of the mortgage can be significant,…

US jobs data beats expectations, sparking fears of Fed rate hikes and sending stocks and Bitcoin sharply lower.The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, more than double the expected 80,000-85,000, causing a sharp market reaction. The Nasdaq fell over 4%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.6%, and Bitcoin slid below $62,000 as investors priced in a higher chance of Federa… Source link

Nii Saka Brown, CEO of Re-Focus Experience GhanaGhana’s economic landscape has been shaped by visionary entrepreneurs, pioneering institutions, resilient brands, and long‑standing companies that have survived decades of political transitions, economic shocks, technological disruptions, and shifting market conditions — all while creating jobs, generating wealth, and contributing to national development.Yet, despite their immense contributions, Ghana has never had a dedicated national platform to celebrate, preserve, and showcase the legacy of its oldest and most enduring businesses.That gap is now being filled with the introduction of the Ghana Platinum Excellence Awards, a new national initiative designed to recognise and reward outstanding…