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Borro optimistic over alternative lending’s prospects

Personal asset lender borro believes that 2013 could be the year alternative becomes mainstream. "While...

Borro offering England rugby lead incentive

Borro has unveiled a broker incentive scheme, with international rugby as the prize. The first...

Masthaven improves secured loans offering

Masthaven Secured Loans has announced changes to its product range. It has made rate reductions...

Payday lender under fire for TV ad

The Money Shop has had one of its television adverts banned by the Advertising...

23% rise in secured lending

Gross lending in secured loans totalled £351.9 million in 2012, according to the latest...

FLS increasing competition in lending

Those looking to take out a personal loan, mortgage or credit card in 2013...

Blemain Finance changes products and services

Blemain Finance has introduced new plans, interest rates, LTVs and improved services. It has increased...

Lending milestone for Funding Circle

Peer to peer business lender Funding Circle has passed the £70 million lent milestone. Since...

Smart Money partners with Masthaven

Smart Money Loans says it is the first secured loan partner to market Masthaven’s...

Y3S to launch miLoan for iPhone

Y3S Loans is due to launch a smartphone and tablet application version of its...

Borro sees 122% rise in funded loans

Borro has revealed the main types of assets used by clients to access liquidity...

Masthaven moves into Scotland

Masthaven has announced that products from both Masthaven Bridging Finance and Masthaven Secured Loans...

OFT underfunded to police consumer credit effectively

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded that consumer credit regulation...

Blemain supports local hospital charity

Blemain Group has donated over £400 and written over 200 Christmas cards to children...

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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...