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Profits up 11% at Paragon

The Paragon Group of Companies has reported that its operating profits totalled £98 million...

41% of over-45s never spend time reviewing pensions

63% of over-45s who are not yet retired pay little or no attention to...

One hour’s commute can save £450k on house price

Latest research by Lloyds Bank has found that commuters with up to an hour's...

Mortgage adviser raises £800 for charity

A Direct Mortgages assistant at Leeds Building Society’s Silverlink office has taken part in...

90% deals see large rate drops

Mortgage Brain’s latest quarterly product data analysis shows a further widespread drop in mortgage...

House prices up 5.4% year-on-year

The Land Registry has said that June saw an annual house price increase of 5.4%. This...

Everline expands broker team

Everline has announced the expansion of its broker team with the appointment of Henry...

The Skipton improves new build offering

Following broker feedback, Skipton Building Society has unveiled a revised new build product range. The...

Bibby boosts SME funding in West Midlands

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) says it increased funding to small and medium sized enterprises...

Precise unveils BTL second charge range

Precise Mortgages has launched a range of buy-to-let second charge loan products, aimed at...

Demand for ability to borrow in retirement

29% of over-55s expect to be in debt in retirement or are unsure whether...

Profits up at Shawbrook

Shawbrook Bank has reported an increase in underlying profit before taxation in the first...

Record quarterly amount for equity release lending

Industry figures from the Equity Release Council released today show that equity release lending...

Senior GI hire for SunLife

SunLife has announced a new senior appointment. Simon Stanney has joined the business as general...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 18

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental wellbeing - and for many people across the UK, mortgage...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 16

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

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Stamp Duty receipts fall despite wider tax net

Stamp duty receipts have fallen this year despite more homebuyers being pulled into paying...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 19

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Income protection demand surges as UK protection market ‘rebalances’

Demand for income protection continued to accelerate during 2025 as advisers and consumers increasingly...

Equity Release Council to launch later life lending leadership symposium

The Equity Release Council is to launch a new leadership format for its annual...

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