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There’s a greater need for understanding clients’ finances

Generally speaking, I’m a pretty positive guy but I’m not ashamed to say that...

Why PTs aren’t all good

2020 was likely to have been a good year for many mortgage market stakeholders...

The packager continues to play a vital role for brokers and lenders

As we hope to see a return to some sort of normality in the...

Government needs to act on stamp duty deadline

Even though the Budget is now just a few weeks away, you can sense...

Preparing for after the stamp duty holiday

The mortgage market works only because of deadlines being met. You might say the...

Bridging the financial information gap

Money can be a difficult topic for many people, and such conversations are proving...

Going the extra mile will help keep clients for life

As any mortgage broker will tell you, identifying the right mortgage for their client...

Does 2021 look any better for first-time buyers?

A friend of mine is learning to play the guitar. This wasn’t something that...

A matter of control

If we learned one thing in 2020 it’s that there will always be things...

How do you predict a year like 2021?

So, as one year ends, another comes into view. It has been a truly...

Income and spending in Covid

On November 15th The Resolution Foundation published a briefing note on the results of...

What a difference a year makes

I’m writing this on ‘Black Friday’ and have just seen some photos of Oxford...

Data protection can’t be ignored

Even prior to the pandemic, most businesses have become dependent upon a robust IT...

The later life market has reacted well to the pandemic

So, Lockdown 2 in England is now underway, while by the time you read...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...