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How will the UK recover?

Late last month I took part in an insightful Mortgage Market Alliance (MMA) podcast,...

There are solutions for mortgage prisoners out there

A lot of positive change has occurred in the mortgage market over the last...

Securing an understanding of your client’s credit-worthiness

A lot of positive change has occurred in the mortgage market over the last...

Progress in conveyancing is really happening

‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.’ I’m not prone to quoting...

Who doesn’t have a protection need?

For some, protection can seem like the great unmentionable with clients. For every advisory...

Covid-19 has been a game-changer for lenders

Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown we were already living in an increasingly complex financial...

Enjoy the Stamp Duty holiday while it lasts

Given the approach recent governments have taken to landlords active within the private rental...

It’s vital to have access to all the options

With a mini-Budget or a non-Budget ‘Budget’ on its way imminently, the industry has...

How are we to judge mortgage market normality?

It seems fairly obvious but the most common benchmark is bound to be what...

Marketing: mastering the basics

Marketing is one of those subjects that you know you should probably pay more...

There’s still underlying demand for buy-to-let lending

‘One minute you’re cock of the walk, the next you’re a feather duster.’ It might...

Half full or half empty?

The coronavirus epidemic has put a new emphasis on individuals’ attitude to risk. With regard...

Twitter tales as old as time

‘Porn star Nacho Vidal held in Spain after man dies in toad-venom ritual’ That probably...

What Open Banking could mean for intermediaries

Over the past couple of years ‘Open Banking’ has entered the lexicon of financial...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

Latest news

Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...