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Citizens Advice sees fall in payday loan problems

Latest figures reveal a steady decline in payday loan problems reported to Citizens Advice. The...

University unaffordable, parents say

With school leavers currently confirming their university places, many UK parents are now reviewing...

Micro-businesses not getting paid on time

In a poll carried out by YouGov on behalf of cloud accounting company FreeAgent,...

Children inheriting money worries from parents

31% of children have admitted they have worried about money, whilst a large number...

Rise in numbers of remortgagors increasing loan size

There was an increase of 4% in borrowers who remortgaged seeking to increase the...

No change in monthly house prices

The Land Registry's Market Trend Data for England and Wales has shown an annual...

FCA: debt firms still failing vulnerable customers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a thematic review which which states that...

Roma steps in to save client hundreds of thousands of pounds

Roma Finance has claimed to have saved a client almost £400,000 in a complex...

Precise Mortgages launches debt management plans

Precise Mortgages has unveiled a new exclusive debt management plan (DMP) mortgage available through...

North-South repossession gap “clearly closing”

The North-South divide in home repossessions closed by a fifth from 2013 to 2014,...

Social housing repossessions at lowest ever levels

Housing Association rents arrears policies are working according to Mobysoft, a rental data analytics...

FCA sounds warning over debt management trio

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning customers of three debt management firms to...

Money Advice Services increases free debt advice budget

The Money Advice Service has announced a £4 million year-on-year increase in funding for...

Repossessions and arrears down

There was a fall in the first quarter of this year in the number...

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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...