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39% unaware of bank rate rise repercussions

On line estate agent eMoov surveyed over 1,000 UK homeowners and asked them “do...

TFC teams up with Pepper Homeloans

TFC Homeloans has added Pepper Homeloans to its mortgage lender panel. Brokers can now access...

7% fall in number of new second charge mortgages

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported a 9% growth in consumer finance...

BoE cools on Bank Rate rise

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again voted 8-1 to...

Shawbrook makes commercial fee changes

Shawbrook Bank has implemented a re-structure of its commercial mortgage costing model for re-finance...

The Teachers up maximum interest-only LTV

The Teachers Building Society has increased the maximum LTV on its interest-only mortgage option...

Prestige Finance reduces prime and large loan rates

Second charge lender Prestige Finance has made key rate cuts across its prime and large loan ranges.   Changes...

Halifax: 2.8% quarterly rise in house prices

The Halifax has reported that house prices in the three months to October were...

Shawbrook announces strong results

Shawbrook Group plc has published its third quarter results, reporting a 68% rise in underlying...

Development broker refreshes brand image

Development and bridging broker Positive Commercial Finance has updated its brand image. It wanted a brand identity...

360DotNet integrates with SortRefer

360DotNet has integrated SortRefer’s online conveyancing portal into 360 Dotnet’s client management system, 360 Lifecycle. Specifically designed...

uSwitch: payday loan redress not enough

Comparison site uSwitch has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) announcement that payday...

Together reduces secured loan rates

Together has cuts its rates on secured loan products by up to one percentage point. The new...

Lowest ever deals for Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has announced their lowest ever remortgage rates. Deals include a two year fixed...

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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...

How advisers can find and secure powerful introducers to grow their business

If you’ve been in financial services long enough, you know that one great introducer can transform your business. Introducers, whether they are estate agents, accountants,...

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Smart Data homebuying reforms could add £2.06bn a year to GDP

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has said a new government report strengthens the...

Mortgage arm helps drive LSL to higher profits and record margin

LSL Property Services said growth in its mortgage business helped lift underlying operating profit...

INDUSTRY REACTION: MPC holds Bank Rate at 3.75%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the Bank...

Afin Bank joins The Right Mortgage & Protection Network panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist lender Afin Bank to its...

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