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UK repossessions see north-south split

There is a clear north-south divide when it comes to housing repossessions, according to...

Brokers still missing out on alternative revenue streams

Y3S has expressed concern that many mortgage brokers are missing out on lucrative earning...

Jail for dodgy debt solutions directors

Two company directors in Manchester have been sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment each by...

New jobs from Money Advice Service contract

The Money Advice Service has awarded a three-year contract to Turn2us to provide its...

Worrying about money doesn’t help

People in the UK who spend more of their time fretting about their finances...

The myth of lead generation

There is a noticeable trend towards performance based marketing and lead generation sits at...

Tribunal back OFT’s revocation of debt collector’s CCL

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has had its decision to revoke the consumer...

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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...