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Hope Capital unveils new collection and cuts fixed rates

Hope Capital has streamlined its proposition with the aim of providing a more affordable, flexible...

VAS Panel completes over £1bn worth of valuations for Allica Bank

VAS Panel has completed over £1bn worth of valuations for Allica Bank in 16...

Hampshire Trust Bank increases maximum BTL loan size

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has enhanced its specialist buy-to-let offering, which includes Limited Company,...

Why brokers value flexible buy-to-let lenders

Despite the many challenges landlords face, the truth is that the rental market remains...

Allica Bank reduces commercial mortgage rates

Allica Bank wants to take on the high-street banks on rate as well as...

Finova Payment and Mortgage Services adds Hope Capital to panel

Finova Payment and Mortgage Services has unveiled a partnership with specialist bridging loan provider,...

It’s an exciting time for intermediaries

When it comes to specialist finance, I firmly believe that the use of an...

Sirius completes £1.1m bridge in four days

Sirius Property Finance has completed a £1.1m bridging loan to finance the purchase of...

Aspen completes £5.2m heavy works bridge-to-let deal

Aspen Bridging has completed a £5.2m Heavy Works bridge-to-let at 75%, inclusive of 100%...

Rebrand for VAS Group

VAS Group has been rebranded to VAS Valuation Group, while its VAS Audit division...

Record Q1 for bridging lender

Aspen Bridging has reported its its strongest Q1 performance to date, completing a record...

OSB Group boosts specialist finance team

OSB Group has expanded its specialist finance team through the appointment of three new account...

Hampshire Trust Bank tweaks semi-commercial criteria

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has made changes its semi-commercial lending criteria following feedback from...

Lifting the lid on specialist lending

Specialist lending can be an intimidating and sometimes misunderstood area of the mortgage market...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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Account executive joins Howden’s south Wales team

Howden has appointed Sian England as account executive. England has been working in the corporate...

Connells Group reports solid financial performance for 2024

Connells Group has reported profits before tax exceeding £60 million for 2024, marking a...

FCA updates on enforcement transparency

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided an update on its enforcement transparency proposals,...

The Cumberland partners with Uinsure

The Cumberland has teamed up with Uinsure and will now use the fintech to...