Debt

FCA begins supervisory action in debt management sector

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its second thematic review of the debt...

30% rise in arrears under ‘no deal’ Brexit: Kensington

Mortgage arrears would increased by 30% over the next three years in the event...

Rise in debt criteria search popularity

Searches on Knowledge Bank regarding people with debt issues were four of the five...

Progress in resolving debt doesn’t follow a smooth trajectory

Early findings from new research by StepChange Debt Charity, released as part of the...

New Open Banking partnership for debt solutions market

AccountScore has partnered with The Insolvency Panel to launch what they have hailed as...

CODE Investing makes board appointments

SME debt finance platform, CODE Investing, has appointed Borro chairman, John Allbrook, as a...

John Griffith-Jones to chair StepChange Debt Charity

StepChange Debt Charity has announced that John Griffith-Jones is now chairing the charity, following...

New rules for claims management companies

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules and fees that will apply...

New debt advisory service launches

A new debt advisory firm called Yellow Stone Finance has been set up by...

FCA sees inconsistencies in firms’ arrears management practices

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings on how mortgage lenders treat customers...

“Predatory” mortgage support boss banned and fined

The boss of three Birmingham based mortgage support companies has been banned for taking...

Homeowner arrears and repossessions stay at historically low levels

UK Finance’ has reveals that in the third quarter of 2018 there were 77,600...

UK Finance: arrears and possessions at an all-time historic low

UK Finance has reported that there were 76,740 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5%...

Pepper makes DMP rate and criteria changes

Pepper Money has introduced improved criteria on its Debt Management Plan mortgage range and...

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Cashback, remortgages and adviser opportunity in 2026

A recent flood of mortgage products into the market offering cashback prove it has moved from the margins of the remortgage market to the...

Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

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Accounts manager jailed after £767k theft from Newcastle panel management firm

A senior employee at Newcastle-based Pure Panel Management has been jailed after embezzling more...

Cambridge BS opens new funding round for local housing and homelessness projects

The Cambridge Building Society has opened applications for its Community Fund, continuing its commitment...

Assetz Capital expands development finance offering

Assetz Capital has updated its development finance proposition to allow planning gain and residual...

MIMHC offers free mental health first aid training

The mortgage and property finance sector is rolling out a series of free mental...

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