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Dudley: there are alternatives to mortgage holiday

The Dudley Building Society has stressed to brokers with Dudley mortgage customers, who might...

FCA takes court action against sale & rent back operations

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun proceedings in the High Court against London...

FCA extends consumer credit payment freeze

The FCA has announced proposals to extend the payment freeze of consumer credit products...

Majority embarrassed to ask family for financial help

A new survey* conducted by Hodge has found that 56% of people are embarrassed...

Debt charity calls for long-term changes to support

A leading debt charity has warned that the Covid-19 crisis has revealed widespread financial...

Debt charities call for immediate household rescue package

Direct cash support for affected households, a pause on debt enforcement, and urgent support...

Three firms create Financial Wellness Group

The Financial Wellness Group has launched, with the mission of improving the wellbeing of...

Open Banking partnership for StepChange Debt Charity

StepChange Debt Charity has partnered with OpenWrks to bring the opportunities offered by Open...

First mortgage repossessions up but seconds down

Mortgage repossessions during the final quarter of 2019 increased by 11% year-on-year, continuing the...

Biggest rise in insolvencies for women over 65

The number of insolvencies amongst women aged 65 and over increased from 1,109 in...

Rise in numbers using equity release to pay off debts

LV= has revealed an increase in the number of people aged over 65 using...

Key research into those retiring in the red

Over-55s specialist adviser Key has undertaken a unique study into the finances and ambitions...

Majority of Xmas debts to be paid off within three months

66% of UK households expect to return to their normal financial state within three months...

Mental health affects half of adults with credit issues

48% who have experienced adverse credit in the last three years say their mental...

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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...