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Homeworkers want mental health support from employers

87% of people working from home have or would like to have better access...

Equity Release Council: mortgage holders polarised by pandemic

Analysis of official data by the Equity Release Council has revealed that UK households...

NatWest sets up stamp duty broker support line

NatWest has created a new dedicated support line to help with stamp duty queries,...

LV= paid out £6.5m in Covid claims last year

LV= paid record individual protection claims totalling nearly £118 million during 2020. The insurer...

FCA reveals strong end to 2020 for mortgage market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that the outstanding value of all residential...

Funding 365 warns of impending CBILS deadline

Funding 365 has received a further increase in its Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme...

UTB opens new broker ‘Zoom Room’

United Trust Bank (UTB) has launched a ‘Zoom Room’, a virtual meeting place for...

BUDGET 2021: Stamp duty holiday extended

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has confirmed the extension of the Stamp Duty Holiday until...

Housing market remained resilient in January

The Bank of England has reported that individuals borrowed an additional £5.2 billion secured...

Think tanks warns of 770,000 at risk of repossession

The Social Market Foundation has revealed that nearly 800,000 households could be vulnerable to repossession...

Stamp Duty holiday extension rumoured

The Times has reported that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to extend the Stamp...

Advisers say SDLT holiday end won’t affect buy-to-let

Despite the stamp duty set to come to an end, mortgage brokers aren't expecting...

FCA launches vulnerable customer guidance for firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final guidance clarifying its expectations of firms...

Completions at a 10-year high

Property transactions completed in January were the highest in a decade, according to latest...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

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...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...