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In later life lending, labels matter

Ours is an industry where language matters. Where what we say to each other...

How will the PT market play out?

When does political speak such as, ‘We always keep these types of things under...

Landlord purchase business to continue growth trajectory

The buy-to-let market has started 2024 at a fair old lick with plenty of...

Flexibility through remortgaging

Every January, the new year ushers in the chance for change, the opportunity to...

Specialist lenders will help first-time buyers in 2024

First up, may I wish you all a very happy new year and, despite...

Look beyond the credit score to support borrowers with complex incomes

The working world has changed significantly in recent years. It’s not just the ability...

Is the industry too pessimistic about the year ahead?

As you might have expected, there has been a flurry of data, statistics and...

Planning and development changes offer new year opportunities

The end of the year is not only a time for reflection, but for...

Are we underestimating the cost of retrofitting?

Whether we like it or not, most things in life usually come down to...

Express yourself

Bridging finance has many attractions, but the one which is almost always relevant to...

AI is not the answer for later life lending

Earlier this year, the government held a conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Rishi...

Why remortgaging remains a viable capital raising tool

Time is of the essence in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, where the ability to...

Always time to mitigate your fraud risk

In times of economic uncertainty, the risk of fraudulent activity and financial crime often...

New build solutions in a challenging market

New build properties are an attractive proposition for many borrowers, whether they are a...
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COMMENT

Later Life

Underwriting: Are we saying “no” to the wrong risks?

Over the last two days I’ve talked about the size of the later life lending market and the knowledge gap that still exists around...

The blind spot: residential advisers and the over-55 customer

Yesterday I talked about the supportive nature of the equity release and later life lending community and the fact that collaboration is one of...

The uncomfortable truth about the later life lending market

The headlines around the latest Equity Release Council figures released this month all suggested growth. But I think we need to have an honest...

Are we actually set up to support first-time buyers?

After a summer spent thinking it over, this time of year is often the point where first time buyers decide whether they're going to...

Leasehold reform has a September window – will Burnham use it?

At the time of writing, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill still has no published First Reading date.  But is it imminent? Andy Burnham entered...

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Mortgage myths deter would-be first-time buyers

Misconceptions about mortgage eligibility may be prompting aspiring first-time buyers to abandon their plans...
Building Societies

Dudley Building Society publishes guide to trusts

Dudley Building Society has published a guide explaining how trusts can be used to...
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Eleos partners with Homebox to target underserved renters

Eleos has partnered with household bills platform Homebox to offer life insurance and income...
Advice

Mortgage anxiety rises as one in five lack financial safety net

The proportion of UK adults apprehensive about making mortgage decisions has risen from 15%...

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