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Paymentshield expands home insurance panel

Paymentshield has appointed ABC Insurance, part of LV= Broker, to its home insurance panel. Launched in 2007,...

Sole-traders being alienated by banks

Over one million sole traders have been shunned by mainstream lenders, with nearly a third of...

Government should consult with equity release sector

Lifetime mortgage provider More 2 Life has said that the government should drive moves...

The Mansfield offers new home mover deals

The Mansfield Building Society has unveiled four new products exclusively for existing borrowers moving home and...

Key Retirement on major recruitment drive

Key Retirement is to increase its adviser numbers from 110 to 150 in the...

V Loans adopts MCD changes

V Loans has decided to implement Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) changes ahead of the deadline. The second...

Hotel of Mum and Dad staying open for longer

15% of adults are taking an extended stay at the ‘Hotel of Mum and...

Home mover figures remain flat

There was little change in 2015 in the number of people moving home from...

New 10-year fix from TSB

TSB Intermediary has unveiled a new 10-year fixed rate mortgage. The deal is priced at 2.89% for...

HSBC to keep HQ in UK

HSBC Holdings plc has stated that its board of directors  has concluded its review of...

Clever Lending prioritising pipeline in run up to MCD

Master broker Clever Lending has implemented its new processes for Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD)...

Bibby helps manufacturing pair out of administration

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has provided £5 million of invoice financing to help the...

PMS and Sesame outlines Mortgage Extra Live schedule

PMS and Sesame are holding a series of seminars at 12 UK venues for clients...

Record year for L&G Mortgage Club

Legal & General Mortgage Club has reported growth of 15% in sales for 2015...

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Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for professional landlords and brokers

The Renters’ Rights Act marks a new era for the property market. While the headline change, the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices,...

Profile: Andrew Lloyd, CEO of Fignum

Andrew Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fignum. He was appointed to the role in October 2024 to lead the business, which...

Rising job insecurity highlights protection conversations for mortgage advisers

Concerns around job security across the UK are growing as signs of a weakening labour market continue to become more apparent. Job vacancies have...

Can I ask you something? Who does your tampons?

Before you judge the title, let me add some context. If you know your British comedy you will recognise this line. It was delivered...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Strength in different thinking

In an industry built on detail, judgement, resilience and relationships we often focus on performance, productivity and professionalism. But during Neurodiversity Celebration Week it’s worth...

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Sort Group puts tickets on sale for 2026 industry ball

Sort Group has opened ticket sales for the second staging of its end-of-year event...

Student loan repayments leave aspiring FTBs £2k a year behind on deposit savings

Barclays Property Insights suggests student loan repayments are continuing to weigh on first-time buyers,...

FCA to investigate Market Financial Solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an investigation into Market Financial Solutions Limited...

APRIL International launches pan-European health cover for expats

APRIL International has launched MyHealth International, a pan-European health insurance product for expatriates, combining...

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