banks

Moneyhub and Experian expand partnership to tackle rising consumer debt

Moneyhub has extended its partnership with Experian to launch the Credit Dashboard, a new...

Household credit creeps up as lenders point to more optimism… but at a cost

British households are borrowing more – and lenders are increasingly willing to let them...

Phoebus Software expands ecosystem by partnering with Consectus

Phoebus Software has added Consectus to its digital partnership ecosystem so that its clients...

Aspen signs Heter Iska agreement opening door to Jewish property professionals

Aspen Bridging has signed a Heter Iska agreement allowing the business to finance Jewish...

NatWest defies rate cuts to strengthen mortgage market position

NatWest Group has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its footprint in the UK mortgage...

Farage eyes criminal case against NatWest over debanking scandal

Nigel Farage is preparing to launch private criminal proceedings against NatWest Group over the...

Cyber security is a strategic imperative

You might well have seen the recent news of a major data breach within...

Significant dates for the broker diary

There are a few notable dates to be aware of this month – first...

Castle Trust applies for banking licence

Castle Trust has revealed that it has entered discussions with the Prudential Regulation Authority...

COMMENT

Commonhold reform: Devil in the detail

The government's language on leasehold reform remains forthright. Ministers speak of, “bringing the feudal leasehold system to an end,” of returning power to homeowners...

Managing cashflow and risk in today’s turbulent market

Over the past decade buy-to-let landlords have become accustomed to operating in a market where it can often feel like change is the only...

Is there such thing as a ‘typical borrower’ anymore?

What is a typical borrower? A few decades ago, it would have been a salaried employee, single source of income and, most likely, a...

Private credit has reached its next stage of maturity

Every lending market experiences moments that prompt uncomfortable questions. A high profile default, allegations of poor governance or a significant loss inevitably lead to...

Your clients aren’t being stolen… they’re being handed over

Let's be honest about something the industry won't say out loud. Lenders going direct aren't the problem. Brokers are. Every year the same conversation happens....

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Commonhold reform: Devil in the detail

The government's language on leasehold reform remains forthright. Ministers speak of, “bringing the feudal...

TMG reports record monthly MetLife submissions

TMG recorded its highest monthly submission volume with MetLife, exceeding its previous record by...

Leek raises earned income age limit to 75

Leek Building Society has introduced eight lending criteria changes covering income, contractors, later-life borrowing...

Coventry cuts residential and buy-to-let rates

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced selected residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates for new and...

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