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New software LenderGateway hailed by distributors

APAC Systems has launched LenderGateway, which combines mortgage sourcing with a credit search, client...

‘Try-mendous’ competition unveiled by GI provider

General insurance provider Uinsure is giving its brokers the chance to cash in on...

Skills shortage in housebuilding sector

A severe shortage of skilled workers in the housebuilding industry, and the current planning...

Fewer landlords pushing rents up

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) monthly Private Rental Sector (PRS) Report has...

Lack of supply behind new house price record

Rightmove's house price index for September has revealed that the price of property coming...

Specialist lender unveils new name

The financial services group previously known as Jerrold Holdings has now become 'Together'. The...

Renters more financially vulnerable than homeowners

Those families who rent their homes are less likely to have savings or protection...

Those who budget formally are happier than those who don’t

22% of people in the UK do not formally budget, admitting to having only...

Connect Mortgage Club joins Dudley panel

The Dudley Building Society has revealed that Connect Mortgage Club is the latest distributor to join...

TMA partners with Shawbrook Academies

Shawbrook Academies have launched in partnership with TMA. The academies are designed specifically for UK...

TSB unveils rate changes

TSB has made rate changes to its homemover and first time buyer mortgages and...

New combined sourcing system from Crystal Specialist Finance

Crystal Specialist Finance has launched a combined mortgage, secured loan and bridging online sourcing system...

Major anniversary for Paragon

Paragon Mortgages' parent company, The Paragon Group of Companies, is celebrating its 30th anniversary...

Dragonfly CEO quits

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Dragonfly Property Finance, has resigned to launch a new finance venture....

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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,...

Ignorance, not cost, still the biggest barrier to protection sales

During 2024 CIExpert commissioned Opinium to speak to 5,000 consumers – a mix of genders and ages – regarding critical illness (CI) insurance. The aim...

The protection gap that runs all the way up the ladder

The property ladder is usually talked about in terms of deposits, equity, and affordability but recent research reveals a less visible truth; moving up...

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Fleet Mortgages rolls out Instamo FastSubmit to selected advisers

Fleet Mortgages has adopted Instamo’s FastSubmit system, giving selected intermediary firms access to a...

MorganAsh urges firms to act earlier on customer vulnerability

MorganAsh has backed the FCA’s latest warning that firms must take a more proactive...

Mortgage industry prepares for third annual Walk & Talk mental health challenge

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is set to host its third annual...

Plannr launches mobile app to extend client portal access

Plannr Technologies has unveiled Wealth Portal by Plannr, a new mobile app designed to...

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