Bridging

ASTL reveals members’ Q1 lending figures

In Q1 2018, members of the ASTL lent £386.1 million worth of development loans,...

Oblix funds £4.5m exit for Thistle Finance developer

Thistle Finance has completed £4.5m exit facility on a residential development in Gosport through...

Top broker criteria search for self-employed borrowers

The monthly Criteria Activity Tracker provided by Knowledge Bank has revealed the most search...

FIBA introduces Professional Partners Panel

Trade body FIBA has established a Professional Partners Panel. It is designed to provide advisers...

VAS Group selected for Falcon’s bridging valuations

Falcon Bridging Finance, the bridging finance division of specialist financier Falcon Group, has selected...

Paragon acquires development finance provider

Paragon Banking Group has acquired Titlestone Property Finance Limited for around £48 million. ...

Laybourne Finance becomes latest Shawbrook strategic partner

Specialist lending brokerage Laybourne Finance has joined Shawbrook’s strategic broker panel. Laybourne Finance was formed in...

Brokers expect to increase their bridging business

The majority of brokers recently surveyed by Hope Capital think they will increase the...

Roma Finance sounds death knell for small landlord

The private rental sector of the future will be dominated by larger institutional landlords...

FIBA/ASTL roundtable agrees action plan

Last week saw the second joint roundtable between the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association...

Octane arranges bridge in four days

Octane Capital has revealed that it took a £400,000 bridging loan facility for a client...

Octopus Property appoints head of structuring

Octopus Property, part of the Octopus Group, has announced the appointment of Matthew Pritchard...

West One unveils development finance offering

West One Loans has today announced at the NACFB Expo that it is launching...

LendInvest improves proc fees for NACFB brokers

LendInvest is offering NACFB-registered brokers an enhanced procurement fee for its bridging product. The lender's...

COMMENT

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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Higher mortgage rates hit buyer demand

Higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on the UK...

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk &...

West Brom BS cuts low-deposit mortgage rates

West Brom Building Society has reduced rates across its two-year core and new build...

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