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25% of FTBs refused a mortgage when first applied

89% of prospective first time buyers think it is difficult to get on the...

PFS issue new pension transfer good practice guide

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has issued an updated ‘good practice guide’ covering transfers...

House prices nearly treble since Scotland last in World Cup

The average house price since Scotland last took part in the World Cup has...

Death notification service introduced

UK Finance has announced that a new service enabling people to report the death...

ONS: house prices up 1.2% month-on-month

The Office of National Statistics has reported that in April, house prices rose on...

United Trust Bank increases second charge maximum loan size

United Trust Bank (UTB) has increased the maximum amount it will lend on a...

The Loan Partnership to distribute Vida seconds range

Vida Homeloans has added The Loan Partnership to its second charge master broker panel. The...

iPipeline expands GI quoting capability with SolutionBuilder

iPipeline is further expanding quoting capability via protection sourcing system SolutionBuilder. At the beginning of...

Shawbrook streamlines short-term offering

Shawbrook has announced a revamp of its short-term lending range. The bank has consolidated the...

First time buyers benefit from May mortgage boost

E.surv's latest Mortgage Monitor has reported that there was a sharp increase in mortgage...

Later Life Academy secures NSAFS accreditation

The Later Life Academy (LLA) has revealed that its development programme for later life...

Kensington launches Options range for customers with a ‘blip’

Kensington Mortgages has introduced its new residential Options mortgage range, alongside a wider pricing...

Partnership aims to improve valuation panel management

Valuation panel and audit services business, VAS Group, has signed an exclusive agreement with...

The Leeds offers new two-year BTL deals

The Leeds Building Society has added new two year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages to...

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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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

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

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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