Debt

FCA outlines final consumer credit rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the final rules that will govern the...

One in ten get CCJ over missed bill payments

MoneySuperMarket's latest 'Bill Barometer' claims Britons have missed 15 million bill payments worth a...

Firms making progress with arrears management, says regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that firms have improved their mortgage arrears...

Year-on-year rise in second charge repossessions

Second charge mortgage repossessions fell in the final quarter of 2013 by 29.7% to...

Repossessions at 2007 levels

The number and proportion of mortgages ending in repossession was lower in 2013 than...

January and February top months for debt calls

The Debt Advisory Centre has revealed that 28% of people who sought debt help...

Debt firms have CCLs withdrawn by regulator

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has refused to renew the consumer credit licences...

Average amount of retirees’ debt continues to fall

17% of those planning to retire this year will have debts outstanding, averaging £24,800...

Payday loans funding housing costs

Thousands of Britons are turning to payday loans to hide rent or mortgage problems,...

OFT investigates ex-payday lender

The Office of Fair Trading has confirmed that it is investigating payday lender Web...

Couples keeping financial secrets

Couples are hiding savings, investments, debts and even income from one another, according to...

Call for tighter regulation of claims firms

Citizens Advice has welcomed new legislation to help consumers challenge unfair treatment by claims...

Brits keeping debts from loved ones

More than one fifth of UK adults have secret debts they’re hiding from their...

PPI claim firm sees text ad banned

An Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) adjudication has gone against Debt Specialists Ltd. A text message,...
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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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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...
House prices

UK house price growth stalls as rents continue rising

UK house price growth stalled in March as higher mortgage rates and affordability pressures...
House prices

Scottish house prices outperform UK market

Scottish house prices continued to outperform the wider UK market in March despite signs...

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