CML Handbook Archive: Historical Lender Instructions
Looking for the CML Lenders’ Handbook instructions that applied to an earlier purchase or remortgage? The Handbook is now published under the UK Finance name, but today’s wording may differ from the requirements relevant to your transaction.
The Lexsure Lender Archive provides access to historical lender-specific requirements. Search by lender, transaction date and issue to help investigate an earlier file, complaint or professional negligence allegation.
Need the CML instructions that applied then?
A current Handbook search may not answer a question about an earlier transaction. Establish what the lender’s recorded requirements said at the relevant time.
Search the Lexsure Lender Archive by lender, transaction date and issue. Consider the historical wording alongside the mortgage offer, specific instructions and conveyancing file.
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Santander New Home Warranty Requirements: The 2017 Update
Originally published 10 January 2017. Updated October 2026. The list below records the schemes reported in the original article and is not Santander’s current acceptance list. Santander new home warranty requirements matter when assessing whether the protection offered for a property meets the lender’s instructions. This article originally reported a January 2017 change to Santander’s…
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Metro Bank Updates CML Handbook P2 Instructions
Metro Bank PLC have just updated 15 sections of their CML Handbook Instructions. Some of the more notable section changes include : 5.4.6- Does the lender accept search insurance and, if yes, what are the lender’s specific requirements? 5.14.1- What minimum unexpired lease term does the lender accept? 5.20.1- Does the lender require me to…