Additional Borrowing

Nationwide doubles 0% green borrowing to support home upgrades

Nationwide has expanded its interest-free lending for energy-efficient home improvements and doubling the number...

COMMENT

Analysis

ANALYSIS: Swaps surge and the market braces for impact

It’s been an interesting week so far. Sadly, we’ve had to cancel our BDM meetings, because if we’re being honest, everyone in the market...

The growth is there. Now we must close the gap

The latest UK Finance Later Life Lending Update for Q4 2025 should give every specialist adviser renewed confidence in the scale and resilience of...

Spring Statement 2026: Standing still on debt as risks mount

Yesterday, the Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement. Given the backdrop of war in the Middle East, clearly the government and the public currently have...

Analysis: Market shock pushes fixed rates towards imminent rise

With the crisis in the Middle East showing no signs of abating any time soon things are moving quickly in the markets and, on...

Housing supply pressures underline the value of a balanced market

The latest figures from the Home Builders Federation make somewhat uncomfortable reading, particularly if you’re a Government which has placed a significant ‘bet’ on...

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AML

Digital ID guidance leaves mortgage firms seeking clarity

New government guidance endorsing digital identity verification services for regulated sectors has raised questions...
Additional Borrowing

Nationwide doubles 0% green borrowing to support home upgrades

Nationwide has expanded its interest-free lending for energy-efficient home improvements and doubling the number...
AML

Sanctions evasion networks pose growing AML challenge

Global organised crime networks are being used to help Iran evade sanctions and obscure...
News

Vida ups LTV for debt consolidation and relaxes adverse criteria

Vida has introduced a series of changes across its specialist residential range, aimed at...

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