Debt

Two-thirds of people in UK struggling to afford Christmas

68% of people are unable to comfortably afford Christmas and nearly a third turning...

Debt advice apprenticeship gets green light for 2020 launch

A debt advice apprenticeship has been approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships. The first cohort...

Equity release demand to be driven by debt, say advisers

According to a survey of equity release-qualified financial advisers carried out by Canada Life,...

Adverse credit adults look to cut back on spending

Pepper Money has revealed that 41% of adults who have experienced adverse credit in...

Over one-third of over-55s living beyond their means

35% of over-55s say their expenditure exceeds their income, with a significant majority of...

Wellbeing partnership for debt solutions provider

Debt solution customers of Gregory Pennington and Freeman Jones now have access to a...

StepChange Financial Solutions joins the Equity Release Council

The Equity Release Council has announced that StepChange Financial Solutions has become its latest...

Sharp rise in over-55s’ credit card debt

The proportion of over-55s who have been in debt in the last five years...

30% drop in second charge repossessions

Latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the number of...

StepChange calls for General Election pledges on debt

StepChange Debt Charity has published the key measures that it wants the next government...

Half of homeowners who use equity release pay off mortgages

49% of equity release customers in the third quarter of 2019 used it to pay...

Over one-third of adults have missed a payment

39% of British adults have missed more than one credit payment, according to research...

Growing levels of financial pessimism

29% of Britons expect their finances to get worse in the next year, while...

Income shocks hit hardest in Wales

24% of Welsh adults are showing at least one sign of financial distress according...

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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...