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Second charge repossession figures remain low

There was a 43.4% fall in second charge mortgage repossessions in the first quarter...

Nearly 10% admit to recent CCJ

8% of UK adults say they have had a County Court Judgement (CCJ) (in...

Debt issues affect the self-employed

Debt makes up a third of the problems that self-employed people need help with...

Large fall in outstanding interest-only debt

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported a significant reduction in outstanding interest-only...

Rise in company liquidations

Insolvency Service data out today show that company liquidations in England and Wales in...

Citizens Advice: payday loans lead to “long term nightmare”

One in four people coming to Citizens Advice have a debt problem, the charity...

New hire for Norton Broker Services

Norton Broker Services has recruited Andrew Bonner to join Neil Organ and Lee Schofield...

The North bearing brunt of repossessions

Latest research from the Charlbury Group has shown the regional split in repossessions across...

Nearly 4m on financial knife-edge

A Shelter survey of working adults who pay rent or a mortgage found that,...

Magellan suggests financial awareness initiative

Magellan Homeloans is calling on the financial services sector to develop a Financial Awareness...

Nearly half of all Brits would need to credit to pay large bill

Over half of UK families and individuals feel confident that, faced with an unexpected...

Rise in numbers paying for energy on credit

New research for Debt Advisory Centre has found that in February 2014, 18.9% of...

Many expect debts to worsen post-Budget

Nine million households believe their debts are going to increase following the recent Budget,...

Tenant arrears situation improving

Tenants struggling with late rent have made significant progress in the last 12 months,...

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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...