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Shawbrook bolsters post-completion team

Sohail Degia has been appointed as a second short term loan portfolio officer to...

Bridgebank buoyed by Quantum response

In the fortnight since the large loan and development brand launch of Quantum by...

Bibby extends mid-size business promo to intermediary channel

Bibby Financial Services has extended its promotional offer for businesses with turnover of £500,000...

Should brokers pick a lender by the proc fee?

Throwing stones is always dangerous, particularly if you’re a lender and you’re throwing them...

The Claims Guys in trouble over ads

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld two complaints against The Claims Guys, based...

Shawbrook reviews requirements on legal Master Instructions

Shawbrook Bank has made a series of changes to its legal ‘Master Instructions’...

United Trust Bank unveils new professional loan

United Trust Bank has launched a new Professional Lending product. It is designed...

Complete’s ‘Ryder Cup’ supports Alzheimer’s Society

Specialist distributor Complete FS is holding its third 'alternative Ryder Cup' on 1 October. A...

Birketts makes property practice appointment

Steven Kay has joined Birketts’ commercial property team in Chelmsford as a legal...

Entrepreneurs targeted by NatWest and RBS

NatWest and RBS are aiming to support thousands of entrepreneurs and high growth businesses...

New recruit for Aldermore

Tim Pulleyn has joined Aldermore's asset finance team as head of flow credit. Pulleyn...

Shawbrook reveals August service levels

Shawbrook Bank has published its Service Level Agreement (SLA) metrics for August. Despite a...

Ezbob wants to convince FSE brokers

Online short term commercial lender Ezbob is using this week's Financial Services Expo to...

Significant milestone reached by Vantage Finance

Vantage Finance is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. The master broker was established...

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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...