Mortgages

The Hinckley & Rugby brings back duo of discount deals

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has reintroduced two lifetime discount mortgages. The first deal to...

Brightstar business boosted by self-employed product

Brightstar Financial has claimed that enquiries from advisers for business owners have doubled since...

First NewBuy deal completed

Mortgage Talk has claimed to have completed the UK's first NewBuy mortgage. Mortgage Talk,...

The Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched a lifetime tracker mortgage, priced at...

MAB renews arrangement with TrigoldCrystal

Mortgage Advice Bureau has renewed its agreement with TrigoldCrystal for a further two years. This...

Platform extends end dates

Platform has extended end dates of its two year fixed buy-to-let and residential products...

Could you survive without proc fees?

Are you prepared for any possible changes to the procuration fee model, asks Steven...

The myth of lead generation

There is a noticeable trend towards performance based marketing and lead generation sits at...

Cattles/Welcome directors fined and banned

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined and banned two former directors of Cattles...

Managing expectations from new entrants

Let's not get carried away in our expectations of new lenders, says Hugh Wade-Jones,...

Promise offers 75% LTV adverse seconds

Master broker Promise Solutions is now offering secured loans for borrowers with high adverse...

Promise of faster self-cert and adverse loans

Promise Solutions, the loan master broker, is now offering a new secured loan product...

New 90% LTV deals from NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is adding two new 90% LTV deals to its intermediary product...

V Loans offers adverse second charge up to 65% LTV

V Loans has revealed it is one of a few secured loan packagers to...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

Caffeine & Cortisol: Are your daily habits fuelling stress & fatigue?

For many professionals in your industry, caffeine is a daily ritual. Whether it's a morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a late-night boost to...

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MorganAsh launches customer vulnerability workshops

MorganAsh has announced the launch of a new series of customer vulnerability workshops, aimed...

Just Mortgages appoints new divisional sales director

Just Mortgages has announced the appointment of Sandie Lear as divisional sales director within...

Account executive joins Howden’s south Wales team

Howden has appointed Sian England as account executive. England has been working in the corporate...

Connells Group reports solid financial performance for 2024

Connells Group has reported profits before tax exceeding £60 million for 2024, marking a...