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New peer to peer lender launches

Wellesley & Co has become the UK’s first peer to peer lending platform to...

Borro: alternative is now part of the mainstream

Borro has suggested that the term 'alternative lending' is no longer an accurate term. The...

Beware ‘supersize’ loans, warns provider

Amigo Loans has warned against a new breed of short-term, high-APR lenders appearing in...

Xmas incentive from Smart Money Loans

Smart Money Loans has launched a new incentive campaign for Christmas completions. The secured...

Fall in second charge mortgage possessions

The number of second charge mortgage possessions in the third quarter of 2013 was...

Scotland still treated as an afterthought

Smart Money Loans is urging lenders not to forget the intermediary community in Scotland. Smart...

18-24 year olds contemplate payday loans for Xmas spending

Over a quarter of Brits are feeling the pressure this year having nothing yet...

Y3S reports £420k profit

Y3S Group Ltd has said that draft accounts from its three subsidiaries show a...

Historically low rates in unsecured borrowing

Analysis of market data undertaken by Sainsbury's Bank reveals that the cost of unsecured...

Prestige Finance to be “major secured loan player”

Prestige Finance has introduced new products and criteria. Changes from the OneSavings Bank (OSB) subsidiary...

Strong growth for second charge market

New figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 14% in...

SBG partners with CAF Bank

PMS members and appointed representatives of Sesame network now have access to loans from...

Dragonfly unveils commercial term loan deal

Dragonfly Property Finance has launched a new commercial term loan aimed at property investors. The...

Blemain introduces its lowest loan rate

Blemain Finance has made changes across a range of its products, including the launch...

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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,...