Later Life

Equity Release Council bolsters board with Barr hire

The Equity Release Council has appointed Caroline Barr as an independent non-executive director as...

Parents fear children will never be able to retire

More than 15 million UK parents believe their children may never be able to...

Advisers report surge in client anxiety ahead of Budget

Financial advisers are reporting a sharp rise in client anxiety amid widespread speculation over...

The Vernon expands later-life mortgage range amid rising demand

Vernon Building Society has broadened its later-life mortgage range, introducing new options for borrowers...

Advisers must ensure later life lending is part of their toolkit

Older borrowers are increasingly tapping into mortgage finance. The latest UK Finance data shows...

Air warns base rate pause heightens mortgage shock risk for older borrowers

Later life lending platform Air has warned that the Bank of England’s decision to...

L&G partners with Microsoft to roll out AI-driven customer service platform

Legal & General has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to develop an AI-powered customer...

Finova renews long-term technology partnership with LV=

Finova has signed a new long-term agreement with LV= to continue supporting the investment,...

Mortgage industry gears up for Take Me Home 25 Christmas Charity Concert

Support continues to build for what is shaping up to be the mortgage industry’s...

Advisers urged to upskill as later life lending offers lifeline amid sector strain

Recruitment and retention challenges across the mortgage advice sector are adding to the pressure...

Men more likely to use housing equity to clear debts than women, says Pure Retirement

Men are more inclined than women to release housing equity to repay debts or...

Mortgage industry legends back Take Me Home Christmas Charity Concert

Support continues to build for what’s shaping up to be the mortgage industry’s biggest...

Brightstar launches advisory firm to tackle soaring private school fees

The Brightstar Group is launching a new advisory service aimed at helping parents manage...

Three more top lenders back Take Me Home Christmas charity concert

Support is flooding in for the mortgage industry’s biggest charitable event of the year...

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Navigating the end of ‘Covid mortgages’: strategic insights for brokers

This year marks a significant turning point in the UK mortgage market as many homeowners reach the end of their covid mortgage, where many...

Why limited company lending is now the real buy-to-let mainstream

It’s funny how quickly the market changes its rhythm. Not long ago, limited company buy-to-let felt like a specialist niche, the preserve of portfolio...

TOM BILL: Lower borrowing costs offer Treasury respite

The length of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s observation window – the period when it takes a snapshot of the economy to inform its...

How social media has transformed financial services

As SM Advice celebrates its first year it’s hard to ignore just how much social media has changed for financial services - and for...

Work provides purpose, something well worth protecting

When you meet someone for the first time, what questions do you ask? After enquiring about their name and where they live, the next...

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Shawbrook expands buy-to-let range with new specialist products

Shawbrook Bank has launched a refreshed buy-to-let range designed to give brokers and landlords...

Acre integrates LV= home insurance to streamline adviser process

Acre has integrated LV= General Insurance into its mortgage platform, giving advisers instant access...

Hinckley & Rugby adds new fixed and discounted mortgage options

Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has refreshed its core residential and joint borrower sole...

London Credit delivers £240k bridge to meet urgent commercial purchase deadline

London Credit has completed a £240,500 bridging loan to facilitate the purchase of a...