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Foundation Home Loans lifts buy-to-let loan ceiling amid product overhaul

Foundation Home Loans has announced a substantial increase to its maximum loan size across...

MT Finance ups maximum LTV on HMO product

MT Finance has increased the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) to 80% on its buy-to-let small...

The mortgage rate peak may still be some way off

In the mortgage market of late, big numbers tend to get big headlines, so...

Majority of landlords don’t expect pandemic to affect business

Foundation Home Loans has revealed that two in three landlords don't believe the Covid-19...

Saffron BS provides underwriters with more flexibility

The Saffron Building Society has reviewed its policies and made a number of changes...

Furlough hitting retirement plans

46% of currently furloughed workers have changed their retirement plans, according to new research...

Covid: majority of self-employed received no government support

Research from The Mortgage Lender has found that the majority of self-employed people in...

Nucleus Commercial Finance to offer RLS term loans

Nucleus Commercial Finance has been accredited by the British Business Bank under the government-backed...

Self-employed homeowners having debt difficulties

A third of self-employed homeowners have increased their unsecured debts and a quarter have...

The Money Group and Smartr365 holding educational roadshows

Smartr365 and The Money Group are holding a series of roadshows to inform and educate...

Covid hitting self-employed incomes the hardest

85% of self-employed people across the country say their income hasn’t yet returned to...

ONS reports increase in annual house price growth

UK average house prices increased by 10.0% over the year to May 2021, up...

Employees want ‘always on’ culture to change post-pandemic

Aviva has reported that 47% of employees have become less career focused as a...

Over-40s homeowners still positive about finances despite Covid

77% of UK homeowners over the age of 40 are confident about their current...

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How product transfers can help landlords and brokers in a challenging market

In an ever-changing buy-to-let market, the task of managing a property portfolio becomes increasingly complex – whether it’s navigating higher operational costs, changing market...

Finding the ‘yes’ on finance for trading businesses

Pressure on UK trading businesses continues to mount, driven by rising costs, tight cash flow and staffing challenges. When cash flow is under strain, even...

Bridging finance for refurbishment – is it light, medium or heavy?

Not all refurbishment projects are created equal. The type of works being undertaken will determine which kind of refurbishment bridging finance is most appropriate:...

Complaints: A pain that you can handle

One of the biggest problems an adviser can face is a complaint. And those complaints can come in for a few reasons. It might be...

The next decade for mortgage advice: back to the future?

The mortgage market has always moved in cycles, and right now it feels like a few familiar elements are being dusted off and brought...

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Buyers gain leverage as surge in listings softens UK house price growth

The UK housing market is entering a more price-sensitive phase as a growing supply...

FCA announces “once-in-a-generation” advice reforms to tackle UK’s financial guidance gap

Millions more consumers could benefit from help with their pensions and investments under sweeping...

HSBC UK streamlines product switch process for brokers

HSBC UK has announced a series of enhancements to its Product Switch application process...

Santander supports new build buyers with revised lending criteria

Santander UK has updated its affordability calculations for new build homes which should allow...