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National equity release roadshows unveiled

Equity release lender More 2 Life has teamed up with Partnership Assurance to host...

Rate cuts biggest reason for homeowners planning to move

New research from the Nottingham Building Society indicates that recent mortgage rate cuts are...

SimplyBiz Group reaches 2,500 member firm mark

SimplyBiz Group has revealed its membership numbers now stand at 2,500 firms and an estimated...

3mc to distribute for Axis Bank

3mc has been appointed by Axis Bank to distribute its specialist buy-to-let mortgage range...

PI insurer hails collaboration for its lower premiums

Hoyl Underwriting Management (HUM) has reported that a recent audit by Elite Insurance, HUM’s provider,...

TFC partners with The Right Mortgage

TFC Homeloans has joined forces with new mortgage network The Right Mortgage to allow its appointed...

56% now saving “adequately” for retirement

The latest Scottish Widows Retirement Report has revealed that retirement saving in the UK...

Regulators propose 10-year banker bonus clawback

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published new remuneration...

New area sales manager for NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has appointed Gemma Pomfret as the new area sales manager (ASM)...

Blemain hires regional development director

Blemain Group has appointed Mark Rookyard as a new regional development director. Rookyard (pictured)...

The Leeds bolsters strategic planning team

The Leeds Building Society has appointment of a new strategic planning lead. Craig...

Family Mortgage sees rates cut

The Family Building Society has reduced the interest rates on its three and five-year...

New intermediary website for Metro Bank

Metro Bank has unveiled a new website for intermediaries, which it claims makes it easier...

Rise in short term let enquiries

26% of letting agents have seen an increase in the number of enquiries for...

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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...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

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Long-term vacant homes in England rise 14.5%

The number of long-term vacant homes in England has risen by 14.5%, despite continued...

Tenant support for Renters’ Rights Act grows

Awareness and support for the Renters’ Rights Act has risen sharply among tenants since...

Mortgage and protection professionals urged to complete industry ED&I survey before deadline

Industry leaders are calling on mortgage and protection professionals across the UK to complete...

Paragon cuts further advance rates and lowers minimum loan to £2,000

Paragon Bank has reduced rates and simplified the application process for buy-to-let further advances,...

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