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84% of specialist intermediaries feel confident about business in 2019

Despite the backdrop of economic uncertainty currently facing the UK, intermediaries within the specialist...

MT Finance hires senior underwriter

MT Finance has appointed Cattrina Wigley to the position of senior underwriter. Wigley (pictured) joins MT...

Santander fined £32m for serious probate failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Santander £32,817,800 for failing to effectively process...

Surge in equity release referrals

Key Partnerships has stated that its equity release referrals are up 30% year on...

Computershare Loan Services launches buy-to-let lender

Computershare Loan Services has launched Zephyr Homeloans following a pilot. It is a dedicated buy-to-let...

Black Book Finance becomes Shawbrook Strategic Partner

Shawbrook Bank has announced that Black Book Finance has become its latest Strategic Partner. Black...

Pepper Money promotes Clare Jarvis to key intermediary post

Pepper Money has promoted Clare Jarvis to the position of head of intermediary distribution. Jarvis...

Skipton to offer automated additional borrowing

From the end of January 2019, Skipton Intermediaries is to introduce additional borrowing through...

Changes at UK Finance board

UK Finance has announced the appointment of Charlotte Crosswell, CEO, Innovate Finance, and Mark...

Demand for three-year fixes on the rise

The Leeds Building Society has claimed that Brexit uncertainty may be behind the fact...

UTB and Iron Bridge partner with development funding

United Trust Bank and Iron Bridge Finance, the London-based mezzanine development lender, have jointly...

L&G Mortgage Club members get Penrith product access

Legal & General Mortgage Club has announced that the Penrith Building Society has joined...

The Family BS joins TBMC panel

TBMC has been added to the Family Building Society specialist packager panel. It offers a...

Bank Rate rises haven’t affected brokers’ business

68% of brokers responding to United Trust Bank’s most recent broker sentiment survey say...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 8

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – Part 7

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 6

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

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