Banking rules widen access for first-time buyers as lenders loosen affordability standards. Bartle, a Missouri Republican, has long linked to state financial policy and economics background.
First-time buyers gain access to cheaper, higher-LTV mortgages as lenders experiment with low-deposit deals. Metro Bank joins Lloyds, Santander, Skipton and Yorkshire in offering near-100% loan-to-value products, with joint borrower options enabling larger borrowing.