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House prices up 5.6% year-on-year

The Land Registry's October data shows an annual price increase of 5.6% which takes the...

1.2% month-on-month fall in rents

Rents across England and Wales have fallen between September and October, according to the...

High stress levels for debt defaulters

Debt defaulters have high stress levels with a significant number suffering from sleep deprivation...

More people successfully managing loan payments

69% of people will be able to pay for Christmas without having to take on...

Mortgage arrears continue to fall

Latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show a continuing decline in...

Large majority fear not paying off interest-only loan

Nearly three-quarters of homeowners with interest-only mortgages are concerned they may not be able...

66% of young adults don’t know what APR means

There is a distinct lack of understanding about borrowing among young adults in the...

Parental financial support up by a fifth in two years

Parents are increasingly being relied on to support their grown up children’s lifestyles according...

Payday lender to refund over £15m to customers

Dollar Financial UK, which trades as The Money Shop, Payday UK, Payday Express and...

Three in 10 over-60s struggling to pay water bills

The effects of six consecutive years of record low interest rates - which have...

Grandparents at risk of over-generosity

A new study by Investec Wealth & Investment has found that parents and grandparents who gift...

Funeral costs increases “almost in line with house price rises”

The cost of an average, basic funeral in the UK has increased by 3.9%,...

Two-year high for severe tenant arrears

The number of tenants seriously behind on rent has risen to the highest level...

Remortgagors driven by rate rise expectations

Nearly 30% of remortgagors now believe interest rates are going up, according to findings from...
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COMMENT

Income protection

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

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Santander cuts rates across higher LTV fixed and tracker mortgages

Santander has reduced rates across a range of first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage...
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West One raises core income multiples to 5.5 times

West One has increased loan-to-income limits across its core residential mortgage range and improved...
Later Life

Equity Release Group launches adviser network

Equity Release Group has launched a specialist adviser network aimed at helping firms expand...
Underwriting

Gen H puts underwriters on front line of broker enquiries

Gen H has restructured its sales and underwriting teams in a move designed to...

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