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Protection Distributors Group reveals new sponsors for 2025

The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced Reframe Cancer and Space as the two...

UTB opens Manchester office to strengthen northern lending operations

United Trust Bank (UTB) has opened a new office in Manchester’s Hardman Square, as...

National Friendly doubles sales and expands adviser engagement

National Friendly has reported significant business growth in 2024, with a sharp rise in...

Gen H cuts rates to support buyers with small deposits

Gen H has announced a series of rate adjustments following the latest Monetary Policy...

It takes women four times as long to save the required deposit for a home

It takes single women 11 years and nine months to save the expected deposit...

ModaMortgages added to TMA Club’s lending panel

ModaMortgages has been added to TMA Club’s lending panel allowing directly authorised (DA) members...

‘Majority’ of commercial properties underinsured

A significant proportion of commercial properties in the UK are underinsured, leaving businesses vulnerable...

More2life unveils personalised lifetime mortgage rates

Later life lender more2life has introduced Flexi Interest Reward, a new lifetime mortgage feature...

Fleet unveils new two-year buy-to-let trackers

Fleet Mortgages has launched a range of new two-year trackers across its three core product...

Castle Trust Bank strengthens bridging team and enhances proposition

Castle Trust Bank has made a series of strategic changes to its bridging finance...

Mera funds Greyfriars House acquisition in Reading

Real estate lender Mera Investment Management has provided an acquisition facility to enable the...

Molo Finance cuts BTL rates by 12bps

Molo Finance has announced a further 12 basis point (bps) reduction in rates across...

Mortgage & rental spending rises as consumer confidence holds steady

Mortgage and rental spending increased 2.0% year-on-year in January, up from 1.8% in December,...

Stonebridge announces line-up for 2025 National Conference

Mortgage and protection network Stonebridge has revealed the line-up for its 2025 National Conference,...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

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...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...