Debt

Older people don’t know where to get advice

The greatest financial fear for 23% of people aged 65 and over is that their...

SMEs vulnerable to defaulting on loans

57% of SMEs had at least one form of business borrowing in 2015,...

BUDGET 2016: claims management review

A report into the claims management sector was published as part of the Budget...

FCA to contact 16,000 debt management customers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is writing to 16,000 customers of debt management firm PDHL, which...

Eviction rates fall following healthier tenant finances

The latest Tenant Arrears Tracker by estate agency chains Your Move and Reeds Rains has found that...

Debt levels rising among women

Women are relying on credit to fund their lives, leaving many vulnerable to a...

16% rise in mortgage balances for Virgin Money

Virgin Money has reported an increase in pre-tax profits of 53% to £160.3 million for...

BoE reports strong lending start to 2016

Latest statistics from the Bank of England show the number of loan approvals for house...

Biggest personal finance mistakes revealed

Research from specialist insurer Partnership has looked into the largest financial mistakes people make. The top five...

Tenants stressing out one-third of landlords

Research from tenancy and property management firm London Shared found that 76% of landlords...

One-fifth of Glaswegians have a secret cash stash

12% of 10 Scots in relationships have a secret account that their partner is...

‘Debt regret’ for almost half of Brits

44% of Britons have admitted to having ‘debt regret’ for spending on their credit...

2.7m Brits using credit to fund funerals

Family and friends in the UK have spent collectively £4.8 billion on funerals for...

HML claims its arrears better than average

HML has claimed that its analysis of data shows that the proportion of mortgages it administers that are currently more than...
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COMMENT

Comment

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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Building Societies

Hinckley & Rugby trims mortgage rates to bolster broker support

Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has reduced mortgage rates across its range, cutting selected...
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OneFamily and Scottish Friendly set out plans for mutual merger

```htmlOneFamily and Scottish Friendly have announced proposals to merge, a move that would create...
Mortgages

Market Harborough Building Society simplifies DIP process

Market Harborough Building Society has streamlined its decision in principle (DIP) journey, reducing the...
Shariah property finance

“Financial faith penalty” shaping Islamic home finance experience

British Muslims seeking Sharia-compliant home finance face slower decisions and heavier administration than mainstream...

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