Appointments

The Exeter appoints CIO

The Exeter has appointed Paul Smith as its new chief information officer (CIO). Smith...

Paradigm promotes business development pair

Paradigm Mortgage Services has promoted two members of staff to new business development consultant...

Key promotion for Damian Thompson at Aldermore

Aldermore has announced that Damian Thompson, its director of mortgages, will become its new...

Oblix Capital appoints non-executive chairman

Oblix Capital has announced that Mark Sismey-Durrant, formally an independent adviser to the board,...

Hitachi Capital (UK) appoints CIO

Business finance provider Hitachi Capital (UK) has appointed Kim Brien as chief information officer...

Vida Homeloans hire to cover Yorkshire & Manchester

Vida Homeloans has expanded its field sales team with the appointment of Joe Noon as...

Jason Berry joins Crystal Specialist Finance

Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) has announced the appointment of Jason Berry to the newly...

New regional sales manager for Paymentshield

Paymentshield has recruited Derek Cluderay as a new regional sales manager. Cluderay (pictured) is tasked with...

Maria Harris joins Brightstar as consultant

Brightstar Financial has announced the appointment of Maria Harris in the new position of...

Together appoints senior legal counsel – treasury

Together Financial Services has announced that Sam Krivinskas has joined the business as senior...

New CEO for Sesame Bankhall Group

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of Michele Golunska as chief executive...

Two new hires for Spotcap

Spotcap UK has reported that Ian Mills and Duncan Ballingall have joined the UK...

Richard Rowntree takes over from John Heron at Paragon

Paragon has appointed Richard Rowntree as managing director of mortgages. Rowntree (pictured) joins from the Bank...

New NED for Together Personal Finance

Together Financial Services has announced the appointment of John Hooper as a non-executive director...

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Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

Why the collapse of US auto finance lenders matters for UK mortgages

You might wonder why a car loans provider across the Atlantic has anything to do with UK mortgages – on the face of it,...

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Law firm’s shock closure leaves conveyancing clients in the dark

Hundreds and maybe thousands of borrowers have been left high and dry after a...

Newmanor Law broadens offering with move into high-value residential conveyancing

Newmanor Law has expanded into high-value residential conveyancing with the appointment of Charles James,...

One in three first-time buyers house-hunting with deposits of at least 25%

A significant minority of first-time buyers searching for mortgages are entering the market with...

Singles more exposed to insurance gaps as couples prioritise cover

People living alone are significantly less likely to insure their homes or take out...

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