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Payday lender has CCL suspended

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has suspended the consumer credit licence of Micro...

Brokers want secured loan training

A survey conducted by Promise Solutions has revealed that 90% of intermediaries would welcome...

Brits sceptical over peer to peer investing

84% of savers surveyed would not consider investing their money with a peer-to-peer lender,...

Major funding line for borro

Borro has secured a new £67 million lending facility through US alternative investment firm...

AMI pleased with FCA’s consumer credit stance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now confirmed that where a mortgage broker...

Marketing appointment for secured lender

Jerrold Holdings, the group that offers loans through brands including Blemain Finance, Lancashire Mortgage...

FCA outlines final consumer credit rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the final rules that will govern the...

One in ten get CCJ over missed bill payments

MoneySuperMarket's latest 'Bill Barometer' claims Britons have missed 15 million bill payments worth a...

Major rise in short-term second charge lending

Short-term second charge lending is at a record high, according to the West One...

Govt makes £40m investment via P2P lender

The British Business Bank programme is making a new £40 million investment through peer-to-peer...

Payday lender in trouble over advert

Stop Go Networks Ltd, trading as Payday Pig, has fallen foul of advertising regulations. Claims...

Fund takes stake in Enterprise Finance

Enterprise Finance has received a major investment from ISIS Equity Partners. The undisclosed amount values...

Blemain Finance improves offering

Blemain Finance has made changes to its product range and criteria following feedback from...

Ezbob secures EU backing

Commercial lender Ezbob has signed an agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF), which...

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How product transfers can help landlords and brokers in a challenging market

In an ever-changing buy-to-let market, the task of managing a property portfolio becomes increasingly complex – whether it’s navigating higher operational costs, changing market...

Finding the ‘yes’ on finance for trading businesses

Pressure on UK trading businesses continues to mount, driven by rising costs, tight cash flow and staffing challenges. When cash flow is under strain, even...

Bridging finance for refurbishment – is it light, medium or heavy?

Not all refurbishment projects are created equal. The type of works being undertaken will determine which kind of refurbishment bridging finance is most appropriate:...

Complaints: A pain that you can handle

One of the biggest problems an adviser can face is a complaint. And those complaints can come in for a few reasons. It might be...

The next decade for mortgage advice: back to the future?

The mortgage market has always moved in cycles, and right now it feels like a few familiar elements are being dusted off and brought...

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The Leeds eases affordability rules

Leeds Building Society is reducing the stress rates it applies when assessing mortgage affordability,...

HSBC Life (UK) expands adviser support for protection market

HSBC Life (UK) is looking to strengthen its position in the UK protection market...

Atom bank cuts near prime rates for second time in June

Atom bank has announced its second reduction in near prime mortgage rates this month. The...

The Exeter reports strong growth in 2024 results

Mutual health and life insurer The Exeter has reported a 20.9% rise in gross...