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New first-time buyer deal from NatWest

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has unveiled a new first-time buyer purchase mortgage in its current...

Post Office rolls out expansion strategy

The Post Office is today introducing the first phase of introducing trained branch 'mortgage...

Fees divide between banks and mutuals

Analysis by MoneySupermarket has found there is a big difference between the fees attached...

New deals from Coventry Intermediaries

On 9 August Coventry Intermediaries is launching a new range of mortgages, which includes...

Nationwide offers new four-year fixed rate deal

The Nationwide Building Society is now offering a new twist on its existing four-year...

The Saffron brings back 95% LTV first-time buyer deal

Saffron Building Society has relaunched its 95% mortgage for first time buyers who have...

Santander cuts mortgage rates

Santander has cut the rates on over 20 mortgage products in its range by...

AFI’s NewBuy rates reduced

Santander has reduced rates on its three, five and seven-year fixed rate NewBuy mortgages...

Affordability is still the issue

Summer may finally appear to be here as the sunshine makes something of a...

Halifax Intermediaries cuts rates

Halifax Intermediaries has reduced rates across its mortgage range. A 90% LTV two-year fixed rate...

Right to Buy information drive kicks off

Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced a marketing drive to tell social tenants about...

Number of first-time buyers increases

The number of first-time buyers in the first six months of 2012 was up...

Countrywide wants decisive government action on housing market

Countrywide has suggested six solutions for the government to help the housing market. In its...

End of Stamp Duty slump?

The slump in activity that followed the end of the first-time buyer stamp duty...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...

Newcastle for Intermediaries adds three-year fix range to mortgage offering

Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced a new range of three-year fixed rate products. It said...

Mortgage product availability surpasses 25,000 for the first time

The number of mortgage products available in the UK has reached an all-time high,...

ASG Finance launches loan for HNW investors

ASG Finance has introduced its latest funding initiative: the ‘Base Rate Beater’ secured investment...