Loans

Why second charges are helping Right to Buy borrowers do more with their home

For many people, Right to Buy is still one of the most accessible ways...

Step One Finance prepares new broker originations platform

Step One Finance is to launch an intermediary originations platform intended to simplify second...

Second charge mortgage lending volumes dip for first time in more than a year

New business volumes in the second charge mortgage market fell by 1% in May,...

Step One Finance passes £500m lending milestone as it prepares technology upgrade

Specialist second charge lender Step One Finance has surpassed £500 million in total lending,...

Masthaven cuts rates and expands support for self-employed borrowers

Masthaven Finance has reduced rates across its lending range, increased maximum loan-to-value limits and...

ABS 2026 review: Global and UK issues cool the market

It’s that time of the year again when the world of wholesale funding descends...

Aria Finance joins Mortgage Brain sourcing panel

Aria Finance has joined Mortgage Brain’s Sourcing Brain module as a packager. The move gives...

L&G Mortgage Club launches specialist lending academy

L&G’s Mortgage Club has launched a Specialist Academy to help advisers support clients with...

Homeowners use savings and credit to fund essential repairs

Two-thirds of UK homeowners are using savings or investments to pay for essential building...

Warhol collection helps secure £310k loan for home improvements

A high-net-worth client has secured a £310,000 short-term loan against a collection of Andy...

Ampla funds £300,000 probate loan ahead of tax deadline

Ampla Finance has completed a £300k probate lending facility for a family facing an...

Together reports record lending as loan book reaches £8.4bn

Together Financial Services Limited has reported a further quarter of growth, with lending volumes...

OMS renews technology agreement with Complete FS

One Mortgage System has renewed its agreement with Complete FS, extending the specialist distributor’s...

Pepper Money posts record month as second charge lending continues to surge

Pepper Money recorded its strongest ever month for second charge mortgages in March, as...
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The case for tech fluency before AI adoption in the mutual sector

It often feels like there is only one conversation taking place in financial services at the moment: artificial intelligence. Whether it’s trade shows and...

Commonhold and RTM: do not mistake control for simplicity

Commonhold is presented as a fairer form of flat ownership. Right to Manage (RTM) is sometimes portrayed as a quick way for residents to...

No holidays: advice firms need a plan for a busy August

Every summer, the same quiet risk runs through the intermediary market. Advisers, case managers and administrators go on holiday. Specialist lending cases, which have...

Every rate shock is becoming a test of the modern mortgage business

Halifax, Barclays and HSBC increased selected mortgage rates by up to 0.20% this week, effective 21 July. Halifax removed its sub-4% deals entirely. Barclays'...

Your next client is probably more complicated than your last one

There's a shift happening in the mortgage market that most small firms aren't ready for. It's not about rates. It's not about the political...

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Rayner rules out rent controls

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Mortgage Brain adds Uinsure home insurance quotes to CRM platform

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Nationwide and Accord the latest to increase rates

Mortgage borrowers have been urged to review their options after Nationwide and Accord increased...

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