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New secured loan against endowment policy launched

Close Brothers has unveiled a bank loan product which lets people with endowments that...

New Premier Plus deals from Shawbrook Bank

Shawbrook Bank has launched two new additions to its Premier Plus range. The lender has...

Second charge repossessions down

Repossessions made by second-charge mortgage providers were down by 24.1% in 2012 compared with...

Borro appoints chairman

Borro has appointed Nigel Morris as chairman. Morris was a co-founder of Capital One...

New hire for Smart Money Loans

Smart Money Loans has announced the appointment of David Orr as its latests sales...

Strong end to 2012 for secured lending

There was a 6% rise in consumer credit lending last year. Latest figures, released today...

Shawbrook offers 95% LTV second change

Shawbrook Bank has unveiled a 95% LTV secured loan product designed for employed homeowners....

Enterprise in exclusive tie-in with Connells

Enterprise Finance has entered into a partnership with the national estate agency chain, Connells. The...

Masthaven Secured Loans completes first Scottish case

The first secured loan north of the border for Masthaven Secured Loans (MSL)...

Shawbrook breaks max loan ceiling for Mayfair second charge

Secured loan lender Shawbrook Bank has completed a loan £30,000 higher than the advertised...

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...

COMMENT

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

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Foreign exchange moves into focus as advisers urged to act earlier in mortgage process

Rising use of overseas funds in UK property purchases is increasing the need for...

Open Property roadmap aims to cut delays and fall-throughs in homebuying

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has unveiled a new Open Property...

FCA and Bank of England tokenisation push could reshape mortgage funding

The FCA and Bank of England have set out a joint long-term vision for...

Monmouthshire soft launches new origination platform

Monmouthshire Building Society has begun the soft launch of its loans origination platform with...

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