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Growth in amount of equity being released

Equity release growth continued in the first quarter of 2012 with both plan sales...

Bridgewater publishes new home reversion sales aid

Bridgewater Equity Release is urging advisers to tackle misconceptions which often surround home reversion. ...

Rise in equity release advances

Equity release advances for the first quarter of 2012 were up 10% on the...

The myth of lead generation

There is a noticeable trend towards performance based marketing and lead generation sits at...

Government: equity release needs you

A new report is calling for more government support for equity release, explains Peter...

Bridgewater publishes latest ‘Just a thought…’

Bridgewater Equity Release has launched the fourth in its series of sales aids for...

Don’t overcomplicate equity release

We are in danger of over-complicating equity release, warns Peter Welch, head of sales...

Aviva added to Paradigm equity release panel

Paradigm Mortgage Services has added Aviva to its preferred panel of equity release providers. Member...

Who’s responsible for equity release education? “Not us,” say brokers

Bridgewater Equity Release has asked advisers to consider their own responsibilities in delivering increased...

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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...