Kevin Rose

Kevin Rose began his career as a business and finance journalist in 1997 and has been writing about the mortgage industry since 2001.

He was the editor of BestAdvice for 23 years and was editor-in-chief of the Niche trade titles, which included Niche Mortgages, Niche Personal Loans and Niche Commercial Finance.

He launched and hosted the mortgage industry’s first ever podcast, SoundAdvice, back in 2005.

He has also written for a large number of newspapers and trade titles, including the Independent, i Paper, What Investment, Money Management and BusinessAge, and has also edited and contributed to Times Newspapers’ finance supplements.

In addition, he has acted as a consultant to publishing firms looking to maximise their online presence.

Policy

Bank Rate held at 3.75% as energy shock raises prospect of future increase

The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, but warned that persistent increases in global energy prices could force it to tighten monetary policy if inflationary pressures spread through the UK economy. The Monetary Policy Committee voted by six members to three to...
Building Societies

Family BS names Seb Mrotzek as first chief operating officer

Family Building Society has appointed Seb Mrotzek as chief operating officer, creating the role as part of its plans to strengthen operational oversight and support further growth. Mrotzek (pictured) brings more than 20 years' experience across banking, financial services, fintech, consulting and financial regulation. He began...

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Building Societies

Tipton & Coseley BS partners with docStribute to modernise member communications

Tipton & Coseley Building Society has entered a partnership with RegTech firm docStribute to...
Bridging

Eight companies linked to MFS placed into administration

Eight companies linked to the collapsed bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS) have been...
Cover

Insurers urged to strengthen pricing models

Insurers should prioritise improving the coverage and accuracy of their pricing models as competitive...
wellbeing

Hodge signs Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter

Hodge has signed the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC), committing the lender to...
News

Mortgage Charter support used by more than 300,000 borrowers since launch

More than 300,000 mortgage borrowers have reduced their monthly payments since the government’s Mortgage...
Buy-to-let

Alps launches enhanced landlord protection product ahead of Renters’ Rights Act reforms

Alps has introduced an updated Landlord Legal Expenses and Rent Protection product designed to...
Cover

Paymentshield expands landlord insurance panel with addition of Arkel

Paymentshield has strengthened its Landlord Insurance panel with the appointment of MGA and underwriter...
Technology

Finova unveils AI-driven Broker Assist tool to streamline broker queries

Finova has launched a new conversational AI agent designed to help brokers access lender...
Buy-to-let

Fleet Mortgages brings back 75% LTV fixed-rate options

Fleet Mortgages has relaunched a range of 75% LTV fixed-rate products across its core...
Technology

Technology partners will be key as lenders navigate product volatility

Mortgage lenders are increasingly relying on trusted technology partners to manage product volatility and...
Cover

Protection sales guide launched as Wealthy Advisers Club passes 1,500 members

A new book designed to help financial advisers sell more life insurance and protection...
Appointments

Tandem Bank appoints Stephen Jones as chair in board shake-up

Tandem Bank has announced a series of board changes, including the appointment of Stephen...
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Policy

Bank Rate held at 3.75% as energy shock raises prospect of future increase

The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, but warned that persistent...
Building Societies

Family BS names Seb Mrotzek as first chief operating officer

Family Building Society has appointed Seb Mrotzek as chief operating officer, creating the role...
Regulation

FLA calls for FCA regulation of litigation funders

The Finance & Leasing Association has called for commercial litigation funders to be brought...
Appointments

National Friendly adds three senior hires

National Friendly has made three appointments across its marketing, actuarial and business development teams...