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Ads banned over representative APR failings

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two complaints against a loans provider. Bury St Edmunds...

Make a stand, payday loan borrowers told

Citizens Advice is telling payday loan customers that they don't have to put up...

Financially savviest cities revealed

London is the UK’s savviest city when it comes to finance, a new survey...

Alternative finance outstripping Help to Buy

Help to Buy has provided less than half the funding for new homes in...

Record month for Complete FS

Complete FS has reported record volumes of new business last month. The South Coast...

HSBC lowers personal loan rate

HSBC is offering a personal loan rate of 3.9% APR representative on loans between...

Call for tougher restrictions on payday lenders

While new rules for payday lenders came into effect on 1 July 1, a...

Secured lending returns to growth

Loans Warehouse has reported that after a drop in lending in April 2014, the...

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...

COMMENT

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

Foreign exchange moves into focus as advisers urged to act earlier in mortgage process

Rising use of overseas funds in UK property purchases is increasing the need for...

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