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Roma Finance stops new business lending

Bridging, buy-to-let and development finance lender, Roma Finance, has temporarily stopped accepting new business...

Covid-19 ‘means end for paper ID checks’

Anti-money-laundering specialists SmartSearch believe that the spread of the coronavirus means firms relying on...

Fiducia Group launches new asset finance division

Fiducia Group has unveiled a new asset finance division offering bespoke funding solutions to...

Air Group issues Coronavirus statement

Air Group, the collective of companies covering a range of retirement and later life...

Financial Adviser Event rescheduled for September

The Financial Adviser Event has decided to reschedule its inaugural event to 8 September. A...

Covid-19: Citizens Advice calls for greater protections for renters

UK wide charity Citizens Advice wants increased protections for renters following coronavirus legislation. Dame Gillian...

Fast support for businesses called for

Research undertaken just prior to Coronavirus hitting, showed that over 2.6 million UK SMEs...

MCI Club offers free CRM system to brokers

The MCI mortgage club has announced the early release of its free Customer Relationship...

Mortgage Brain reports ESIS reduction

Mortgage Brain has reported a reduction in ESIS produced from its mortgage sourcing systems...

The Coventry wants borrowers to apply online for payment holidays

The Coventry Building Society has launched an online form for borrowers affected by the...

Octane Capital completes four deals in past 24 hours

Octane Capital says it will continue to support its broker partners as normally as possible...

SBG launches Covid-19 adviser support hub

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) is looking to help advisers to support their customers and...

Covid-19: Accord offers online mortgage holiday application

For brokers with clients financially affected by coronavirus (Covid-19), mortgage payment holidays from Accord...

Covid-19: income streaming provider waives NHS fees

Income streaming provider Wagestream has waived all fees to both NHS employers and staff...

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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...