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Halifax reduces rate on Clarity Loan

Halifax has cut the rates on its Clarity Loan, being now available from 4.9%. The...

Wonga not the only one, warns charity

Citizens Advice has warned that not checking if people can afford loans is a...

Blemain celebrates 40th birthday

Specialist lender Blemain Group celebrated its 40th birthday by gathering 200 brokers, financial intermediaries...

Key Group unveils new retirement distribution arms

Key Group is targeting expansion with the launch of specialist distribution divisions focusing on...

Wonga to write off debts of 330,000 customers

Following discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), controversial payday lender Wonga is making...

Worrying lack of readiness for interest rate rise

Latest research from the Money Advice Service indicates that UK mortgage holders are unprepared...

“A handbag?” Hermes boost for Borro

Personal asset lender Borro has revealed that some clients are using luxury bags from...

The Claims Guys in trouble over ads

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld two complaints against The Claims Guys, based...

Couples keeping finances secret from each other

Couples are keeping their financial affairs secret from each other, and failing to come...

United Trust Bank unveils new professional loan

United Trust Bank has launched a new Professional Lending product. It is designed...

Complete’s ‘Ryder Cup’ supports Alzheimer’s Society

Specialist distributor Complete FS is holding its third 'alternative Ryder Cup' on 1 October. A...

FCA outlines second charge regulatory regime

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans to bring second charge mortgages under FCA...

5% fall in complaints

Financial services firms received 2,358,732 new complaints between January and June 2014, according...

FSE: look at secured loans now

The importance of brokers getting to grips with regulatory guidelines concerning the second charge...

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Trump’s crazy tariffs could actually be good news for UK landlords

In an unexpected twist, Donald Trump’s return to the global stage with a fresh wave of tariffs could end up doing UK landlords a...

The business case for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of the daily news agenda for a couple of years now and there are tremendous opportunities for the...

Rise of AI: from virtual assistants to strategic value

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries. It’s streamlining operations, creating new possibilities. The shift is no longer theoretical, even in the mortgage industry; it’s now...

Imposter syndrome & anxiety: how nutrition and lifestyle can help

Have you ever felt like a fraud, despite your achievements? Like you don’t truly deserve your success, and at any moment, someone will find...

Don’t knock 100% mortgages – they’re viable and necessary

I’ve read a lot of commentary over the past few weeks on the return of 100% mortgages – most of it filled with doom-laden...

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West One reduces residential mortgage rates by up to 30bps and introduces £1,000 cashback remortgage product

Specialist lender West One Loans has implemented a series of rate reductions across its...

Household credit creeps up as lenders point to more optimism… but at a cost

British households are borrowing more – and lenders are increasingly willing to let them...

Newcastle cuts shared ownership rates by up to 55bps

Newcastle for Intermediaries has announced rate reductions of up to 55 basis point s...

Paragon Bank promotes Tim Sweetman to national account role

Paragon Bank has appointed Tim Sweetman as its new mortgages national account manager, marking...