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Openwork trebles operating profit

Openwork has increased its operating profit threefold to more than £5m. It made an operating profit of...

New fixed-fee deals from Halifax Intermediaries

Halifax Intermediaries has unveiled a range of 」795 fixed fee mortgages on two and five...

BBA: remortgage approvals up 20%

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has reported that mortgage approvals were around 8% higher...

City house price inflation outpacing UK as a whole

House price inflation across the 20 largest cities in the UK was 6.4% in...

Network appoints national account manager

Heddwyn Richards has been appointed as national accounts manager for The Right Mortgage Network. ...

Average homebuyer salary down 16% year-on-year

The average salary of homebuyers looking for a mortgage fell to a near-four year...

Finance bosses bemoan summer slowdown

87% of finance leaders say the summer slowdown has a negative impact on their...

The Leeds donates £1k to water sports charity

The Leeds Building Society has made a £1,000 donation to a water sports based...

New higher LTV deals from Virgin Money

Virgin Money has made changes to its higher LTV mortgage range for customers with smaller...

SMEs shun overdrafts for alternative finance

More small businesses in need of funding sought alternative finance rather than a bank...

Bibby global boss to step down

Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has announced that Simon Featherstone is to step down as...

£300m securitisation for Paragon

The Paragon Group of Companies has completed its latest securitisation. Paragon Mortgages No.23 (PM23) is...

FCA rings the changes on complaints handling

New rules on complaints and call charges have been published by the Financial Conduct...

LMS extends partnership with the Chorley

LMS has extended its relationship with The Chorley Building Society by providing it with...

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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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