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Liquidity Central acting as EZBOB’s intermediary distributor

Liquidity Central has announced the launch of a new, exclusive, short term product for...

OFT investigates ex-payday lender

The Office of Fair Trading has confirmed that it is investigating payday lender Web...

Funding Circle passes major milestone

UK investors have now lent more than £200m to UK businesses through Funding Circle...

Lederhosen secured loan ad banned

Loans 2 Go has been told by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) not to...

Masthaven Secured Loans appoints underwriting manager

Masthaven has appointed Sarah Phillips as underwriting manager for its secured loans business. Phillips’s appointment...

Over 65s look to borrow to supplement retirement income

Key Retirement Solutions has claimed that up to one in five over-65s have borrowed...

Complete FS expands head office team

Complete FS has announced the appointment of a new mortgage and loan underwriter to...

Maeve Ward to head up Shawbrook’s seconds

Shawbrook Bank has revealed that Maeve Ward has been promoted to sales director for...

Y3S to launch secured loan network

Cardiff-based intermediary broker Y3S Loans is planning to unveil a secured loan network in...

Parliament wants more stricter controls on payday lending

The parliamentary Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has reported that further action on payday...

Monthly fall in secured lending

Loans Warehouse' secured loans index has reported that secured lending in November is 43%...

Some CCL holders to receive rebates

The government has decided that as a result of the closure of the Office...

Borro adds handbag loan facility

Borro has introduced a new service for clients who have invested in luxury handbags...

Widespread support for payday loan cap

84% of adults in the UK are in support of government plans to introduce...

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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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IMLA: 3.5 million still locked out of market

The number of would-be homeowners in the UK still waiting to enter the property...

Coventry for intermediaries lowers BTL and residential rates

Coventry for intermediaries has announced rate reductions of up to 10 basis points across...

Property transactions rebound in May after SDTL-related lull

Property transactions across the UK rose sharply in May following a subdued April, as...

The Leeds eases affordability rules

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