News

Finance brokers unaffected by general election

A recent United Trust Bank broker survey has found that more than four out...

20% month-on-month rise in asset finance

Latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 20% in asset...

Stephen Johnson promoted at Shawbrook

Stephen Johnson, managing director of Shawbrook Bank’s commercial mortgages division, has been promoted to...

Halifax: quarterly house prices up 2%

House prices in the latest three months were 2.0% higher than in the preceding...

FHL launches development team

Foundation Home Loans (FHL) has established a sales development team under Paul Brett, director...

New board appointments at the Mansfield

The Mansfield Building Society has announced the appointment of Jeremy Cross as chairman. The...

Research highlights impact of MMR

45% of people who planned to buy a property since the introduction of the...

20% of Help to Buy deals not taken out by FTBs

The government has revealed that since the launch of the Help to Buy equity...

The Ipswich launches new broker brand

The Ipswich Building Society has launched a dedicated broker brand and new proposition, including...

Average Stamp Duty saving of £1,400 since December

Conveyancing service provider Myhomemove has estimated that UK homeowners have saved £701 million in...

New Mortgage Trust range unveiled

Mortgage Trust has revamped its product range, updating its fixed rate products and introducing...

New fixed rate deals from the Skipton

Skipton Building Society is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.30 percentage points tomorrow...

Nationwide: house prices up 0.3% in May

The latest House Price Index from the Nationwide Building Society has found that while...

Y3S hires group marketing manager

Y3S Group has added to its management team with the recruitment of Helen Petko...

COMMENT

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...

Latest news

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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