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Brightstar Financial recruits mortgage director

Brightstar Financial has hired Chris Bramham as director of mortgages. He will be responsible...

Signs that mortgage market is cooling down

The Bank of England has reported that number of mortgages approved during May fell...

CMCs face large fines for bad service

Claims management companies (CMCs) responsible for providing bad service and bombarding people with nuisance...

Central Trust unveils buy-to-let proposition

Secured loans lender Central Trust has moved into the buy-to-let market. The Watford based lender...

Phoebus reveals Ireland plans

Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) is launching into the Republic of Ireland. The firm is...

Growing confidence in own financial situations

A new survey from Ocean Finance has highlighted that most people believe in their...

Citizens Advice: fake legal letters “callous intimidation”

Citizens Advice has said the sending of fake legal letters chasing payday loan debts...

Wonga to pay millions in compensation

Wonga is to pay compensation of over £2.6m to around 45,000 customers for unfair...

Ocean Finance unveils personal loan facility

Mortgage and loan broker Ocean Finance has launched a personal loans service. Ocean customers...

Norton Home Loans to lend in Scotland

Norton Home Loans is to extend its secured lending geographical area, as from 23...

Partnership unveiled between Funding Circle and Santander UK

Funding Circle and Santander UK have launched the first partnership between a UK bank...

Unsecured borrowers ignorant about loan switching

Sainsbury’s Bank Loans reveals that 5% of Brits are still paying off a personal...

New ops manager for SFS

Specialist Financial Services (SFS) has announced the appointment of Darren Grace as its new...

Clive Willson joins Brightstar Financial

Brightstar Financial has announced the appointment of Clive Willson as director of sales. Willson (pictured)...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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