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Growth in number of approvals to small deposit borrowers

First-time buyers and existing homeowners capitalised on low rates across the market last month. The...

The Nottingham unveils branch-based mortgage advice – via video

The Nottingham Building Society is now offering a branch-based video mortgage advice service. As part...

Treasury says finding solutions for mortgage prisoners “a top priority”

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen MP,  has written to the Treasury...

Spicerhaart Part Exchange signs deal with Hollinwood Homes

Spicerhaart Part Exchange & Assisted Move has agreed a contract with Preston based developer...

ONS: annual house price growth rate increased in September

The Office for National Statistics has reported that average house prices in the UK...

Gatehouse Bank partnership extends Build to Rent support

Gatehouse Bank has established a new partnership with Ascend Properties, a Manchester-based estate and...

£1m funding line for outdoor media advertiser

Open Outdoor Media (OPEN) has secured asset finance and invoice finance facilities worth £1...

Warning sounded over potential advice polarisation in later life lending

Polarisation of advice could become an issue in later life lending Aaron Conlon, managing director...

Shawbrook looks at future buy-to-let hotspots

A new analysis of the buy-to-let market from Shawbrook Bank has forecast an opportunity...

NAEA announces 2019 national conference speakers

NAEA Propertymark has revealed details of the speakers for its annual national conference in...

BFS provides aerospace firm with £2.5m facility

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided a £2.5 million invoice discounting facility to Martin...

Extra equity release education and resources called for

88% of advisers said there was a need for greater education and additional resources...

Gatehouse Bank unveils commercial property finance proposition

Gatehouse Bank has introduced a new range of commercial property finance products. The bank is...

Retirement lending expected to drive specialist mortgage market growth

Nearly 80% of mortgage intermediaries expect lending into retirement to be the fastest growing...
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How brokers can secure better client outcomes in a volatile market

Experience has always counted in the mortgage market. Brokers who worked through the financial crisis, the Covid pandemic, the Liz Truss mini-Budget and cost-of-living...

Housing reform needs a thriving private rental sector, not just a thriving sales and purchase market

One of the most encouraging developments over recent weeks has been the renewed focus on improving the homebuying and selling process. The Government's plans to...

The economics of developing the next generation of advisers

Over the past couple of decades, I have worked alongside literally thousands of AR and DA firms, from businesses employing one or two advisers...

Is Andy Burnham the New Messiah or just Starmer with better eyebrows?

What a damning indictment of Labour that Andy Burnham appears to be strolling towards the leadership in what looks less like a contest and...

Approvals hit a 2.5-year low: When broker value gets proven – or missed

Net mortgage approvals dropped to 56,200 in May – the lowest since December 2023 - down from 66,000 the month before. Net borrowing fell from...

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Market Harborough reveals £120m Gen H mortgage portfolio acquisition

Market Harborough Building Society has acquired a £120m residential mortgage portfolio from Gen H...
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UTB streamlines buy-to-let mortgage process with broker-focused operational changes

United Trust Bank has introduced a series of operational enhancements to its buy-to-let mortgage...
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Home insurance price falls slow as market shows signs of turning

Home insurance premiums continued to fall during the second quarter of 2026, but the...
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Landbay launches telephone sales team to support broker applications

Landbay has launched a dedicated telephone sales team to provide additional support to brokers...

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