Development finance

New strategic broker partner for Shawbrook

Prospero Finance Ltd has become the latest Strategic Broker Partner for Shawbrook Bank. Prospero Finance were...

Sirius Property Finance to grow business in in north west

Adele Turton has joined Sirius Property Finance to run the lender's new Manchester office. Turton...

Paragon considers development finance lender acquisition

Paragon Banking Group has responded to speculation around a possible acquisition of Titlestone, the residential...

Masthaven joins TMA Club’s lender panel

TMA Club has announced the addition of Masthaven to its lender panel. This arrangement...

Oblix Capital hires pair of BDMs

Oblix Capital has announced two BDM appointments to cover London and the South.   Both...

Record quarter for Mantra Capital

Boutique commercial finance consultancy Mantra Capital has reported that March was its biggest ever month for...

Government urged to improve access to finance for property SMEs

LendInvest is calling on the UK government to forge better partnerships with the alternative...

Aldermore funds £6m commercial property development facility

Acre Invest has agreed a £6.27m funding package with Aldermore, to build a large...

Black Book Finance arranges £5m Shawbrook development facility

Shawbrook Bank's development finance team has supported another new funding facility working alongside Black...

ASTL members less positive about long-term prospects for UK economy

Members of the Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) continue to be confident about...

Don’t fall into the luxury property trap

With all of the talk of the housing shortage in the UK, it seems...

FIBA to introduce ‘Live Deal Room’ to regional events

The Financial Intermediary and Broker Association (FIBA) has announced that April's regional events come with...

92% of brokers expect 2018 bank rate rise

A poll by United Trust Bank of brokers and intermediaries working in the fields...

Strong final quarter of 2017 for ASTL members

In the final three months of 2017, members of the ASTL lent £319.4 million...

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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...

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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...