Commercial

Commercial brokers want more government action

82% of brokers operating in the bridging, development finance and asset finance sectors believe...

Government SME strategy failing: Bibby

Bibby Financial Services has claimed that the government’s approach to supporting small businesses has...

Insolvency fears for ‘zombie businesses’

146,000 ‘zombie businesses' are teetering on the edge of insolvency, R3 has warned. According to...

Seven more banks join SME product review

The FSA has announced that seven more banks have volunteered to review their sales...

Small businesses showing signs of growth

So-called 'micro high growth businesses' could be vital to getting the UK economy out...

Aldermore to target London & SE property developers

Aldermore has appointed Simon Green as property development manager. The bank is targeting property development...

Completions up at Crystal Mortgages

Crystal Mortgages says it issued terms on over £80 million worth of business between...

Alternative finance: what’s in a security?

Done the right way, anything can be good security. What prevents it from happening...

Aldermore to establish invoice finance direct sales

Martine Catton has been give the responsibility for establishing a direct business channel for...

Developers: know your market

United Trust Bank has said that the differences between recent house price indices highlight...

Late payment culture hitting British business

Late payment has become a 'badge of honour' for British businesses who are failing...

Increase in asset finance

Asset finance lending saw year-on-year growth of 11% in May, according to the latest...

SPF Short Term Finance encouraged by post-launch activity

The specialist division of high-net-worth broker SPF Private Clients expressed satisfaction following its first...

Retail property demand struggling because of economic uncertainly

Retail landlords are increasingly resorting to offering incentives to let their premises last quarter...

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Navigating the end of ‘Covid mortgages’: strategic insights for brokers

This year marks a significant turning point in the UK mortgage market as many homeowners reach the end of their covid mortgage, where many...

Why limited company lending is now the real buy-to-let mainstream

It’s funny how quickly the market changes its rhythm. Not long ago, limited company buy-to-let felt like a specialist niche, the preserve of portfolio...

TOM BILL: Lower borrowing costs offer Treasury respite

The length of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s observation window – the period when it takes a snapshot of the economy to inform its...

How social media has transformed financial services

As SM Advice celebrates its first year it’s hard to ignore just how much social media has changed for financial services - and for...

Work provides purpose, something well worth protecting

When you meet someone for the first time, what questions do you ask? After enquiring about their name and where they live, the next...

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Shawbrook expands buy-to-let range with new specialist products

Shawbrook Bank has launched a refreshed buy-to-let range designed to give brokers and landlords...

Acre integrates LV= home insurance to streamline adviser process

Acre has integrated LV= General Insurance into its mortgage platform, giving advisers instant access...

Hinckley & Rugby adds new fixed and discounted mortgage options

Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has refreshed its core residential and joint borrower sole...

London Credit delivers £240k bridge to meet urgent commercial purchase deadline

London Credit has completed a £240,500 bridging loan to facilitate the purchase of a...