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Twenty7Tec launches mortgage, secured and bridging software

Twenty7Tec has introduced a combined mortgage, secured and bridging loan sourcing system. It utilises MortgageSource, Twenty7Tec’s mortgage sourcing...

Liberis announces instant commission for brokers

Business cash advance firm Liberis is launching instant commission payouts for its brokers and intermediaries. From...

Virgin Money cuts resi and BTL rates

Virgin Money has made changes to its residential and buy-to-let mortgage range.  Intermediary exclusive product change Two-year fixed...

Many younger buyers expect having a mortgage in retirement

A survey conducted by the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found that around half...

CML: house purchase lending in April “relatively subdued”

The Council of Mortgages Lenders has confirmed that, as previously reported, gross lending in...

Equity release advisers told to broaden their horizons

Bridgewater Equity Release has urged specialist equity release advisers to expand their offering in...

Shawbrook offers FCA permissions guidance

The commercial mortgages division of Shawbrook Bank has released its own set of guidelines around FCA...

Massive misconception over life cover costs

Research by insurance provider SunLife has found that people on average overestimate the cost...

Masthaven completes £11.1m regulated bridge

Masthaven Finance has completed an £11.1million regulated bridging loan for a client of Positive...

ASTL releases details of annual conference

The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) has announced the date of its third...

Proc fee hike from the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has increased procuration fees for directly authorised intermediaries. The mutual has increased the...

The Skipton improves new build proposition

Skipton Intermediaries is increasing the maximum acceptable LTV on new build flats to 90%...

Target agrees deal with bridging lender

Target Group, the financial services outsourcing and software provider, has signed a deal to...

Call for broad-ranging debate over housing crisis

Citizens Advice has called for a wider debate about the housing challenges facing the...
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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...

Why landlords will continue to play a central role in meeting housing demand

This month’s Spring Statement may not have delivered dramatic housing announcements, but the data released alongside it paints a clear picture about the continued...

Debt awareness is as important for advisers as for clients

Debt Awareness Week, beginning on 16th March, provides a timely opportunity for reflection. The early months of the year have long been associated with...

Market may be overreacting to conflict-driven rate fears

Financial markets could be overreacting in the early days of the conflict as they take a second rate cut off the table this year. The...

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Mortgage searches edge higher year-on-year in February

Mortgage search activity eased back from January’s early-year spike in February, but remained ahead...
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Precise waives valuation fees on residential loans up to £400k

Precise has introduced free standard valuations on residential properties worth up to £400,000 as...
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The Mansfield trims specialist mortgage rates

Mansfield Building Society has cut fixed rates across its Versatility and Credit Repair mortgage...
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Countrywide Surveying Services academy adds to residential surveyor pipeline

Countrywide Surveying Services has reported fresh progress in its training academy after 11 trainees...

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