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TMG Mortgage Network strengthens finance team with senior appointment

TMG Mortgage Network has appointed Donna Bibby as head of finance, with responsibility for financial reporting, commissions and planning as the Rotherham-based business expands. Bibby (pictured) joins the network, which supports around 300 appointed representatives and registered individuals, bringing experience in financial operations, credit control...

Homeowners turn to mortgage brokers for guidance ahead of Budget

Mortgage brokers could face increased demand for advice following the Autumn Budget, with 93% of homeowners needing help understanding how government policy and economic changes could affect their finances, according to research from Santander UK. The bank's latest Broker Perception Barometer found that homeowners particularly...

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TMG Mortgage Network strengthens finance team with senior appointment

TMG Mortgage Network has appointed Donna Bibby as head of finance, with responsibility for...

Homeowners turn to mortgage brokers for guidance ahead of Budget

Mortgage brokers could face increased demand for advice following the Autumn Budget, with 93%...

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Halifax Intermediaries has introduced an updated online mortgage application system designed to simplify case...

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