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Evolution Money pilots four-day working week

Evolution Money is taking part in the government-sponsored four-day working week trial, with employees...

Best quarter for second charge lending in 15 years

Loans Warehouse has reported that, according to figures reported directly to it, second charge...

Housing market “continues to defy expectations”

The Bank of England has reported that demand for secured lending for house purchase...

Pepper Money concludes Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Month

Pepper Money has completed a series of events and discussions to mark its Diversity...

Central Trust revamps portal & originations platform

Central Trust has improved its front-end portal and developed its own origination platform. The lender...

Specialist lenders can help during cost of living crisis

For many millions of people in the UK, these are unprecedented economic times. With...

FOS reports rise in complaints about second charge mortgages

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published its annual complaints data for the 2021/22...

Lender outlines ADP benefits in new video

A new video outlining how the lender Loans 2 Go has harnessed the benefits...

TMA Club partners with United Trust Bank for Intermediaries

TMA Club has embarked upon a new partnership with United Trust Bank for Intermediaries...

Second change market shows continued growth

The Finance & Leasing Association's data on the second charge mortgage market has revealed...

FCA fines guarantor lender and imposes redress conditions

TFS Loans Ltd has been fined £811,900 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in...

OMS integrates with Pepper Money for second charges

One Mortgage System (OMS) has completed a full API integration with Pepper Money for...

Rise in prime second charge borrowing

Evolution Money's latest second charge tracker shows an increase in both volume and value...

Spring Finance introduces ‘mid-prime’ second charge range

Spring Finance has relaunched its second charge mortgage offering and introduced a new interest...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...