Loans

Target wins Chaseblue Loans contract

Loan and mortgage broker software provider Target bluechip has secured a contract to supply...

P2p platform launched by Property Investors Network founder

Peer-to-peer lending platform CrowdProperty has launched with a target of £20 million funds to...

Lending Wizard behind one of largest second charges ever

The Lending Wizard, the loan sourcing portal for brokers from Freedom Finance, claims to...

Precise Mortgages unveils new secured range

Precise Mortgages has made major changes to its second charge product range. It has introduced a...

Credit promotions still not meeting regulatory standards

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported that some promotions for financial products are still...

Highest annual growth in four years for Scottish property

Average house prices in Scotland rose on a seasonally adjusted basis by £1,800 in...

CML to run ideas competition

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) is inviting anyone with constructive ideas to improve...

UK becoming self-employment capital of Europe

The UK is becoming the 'self-employment capital' of Western Europe, according to new analysis...

Complete FS celebrates 21st birthday

Complete FS is celebrating its 21st birthday at its 11th annual Expo, to be...

Scotland plans payday lender restrictions

The Scottish government is planning tighter regulations and stricter planning procedures to limit the...

21% rise in value of second charge new business

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported a 14% increase in consumer finance...

Y3S offers second charge start-up

Y3S is to hold a ‘Dragons Den’ style interview process to find two people...

New brand identity for TFC Homeloans

TFC Homeloans has unveiled a new brand identity across its website and communications. The...

New online proposition from the Lending Wizard

The Lending Wizard, Freedom Finance's loan sourcing tool for brokers, is launching a new...

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Reflecting the modern realities of retirement

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of mortgage lending, driven by the growing recognition that older borrowers no longer fit neatly into...

Energy efficiency is now a mainstream concern for landlords

The energy efficiency of rental property has moved from being a regulatory side note to a central concern in the buy-to-let market. What started as...

Property transactions are slower than ever – why?

While much of the financial services sector is becoming faster and more automated, the property industry appears to be falling behind. According to a story...

Beyond the payslip: the importance of rethinking borrower profiles

In our market, the term ‘non-standard borrower is often used to describe applicants whose financial profiles don’t conform to traditional expectations - freelancers, the...

Non dom changes create £401 million stamp duty black hole

It’s exactly nine years since 52% of the country voted to leave the EU. The decision was driven by a range of factors including...

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Broker frustrations with transaction delays deepening

Mortgage brokers remain exasperated by protracted transaction times and a lack of transparency in...

Young Brits turn to saving, side jobs and family to fund landlord dreams

A growing number of aspiring landlords are relying on strict saving regimes, extra work...

Enfield landlord secures £3.2m Redwood refinancing loan

A landlord expanding their portfolio in Enfield has refinanced two semi-commercial properties with the...

Industry leaders warn first-time buyers and tenants will suffer if Government continues hardline approach to landlords

Both aspiring first-time buyers and tenants risk being collateral damage if the Government continues...