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Over-55s being rejected because of their age

Research has found that 21% of over-55s who applied for a range of credit...

Repossessions and arrears down

There was a fall in the first quarter of this year in the number...

The Dudley chooses conveyancing services partner

The Dudley Building Society has appointed LMS to provide conveyancing services for the fees...

Fall in secured loan repossessions

The number of second charge mortgage repossessions fell 45.3% in the first quarter of...

Ezbob promises ‘instant’ commission payout

Small business e-lender Ezbob has launched an automatic commission payout feature, which it claims...

Complete FS reveals details of specialist lender event

Complete FS is inviting intermediaries across the South of England to meet with a...

Buy to Let Business grows office and staff

The Buy to Let Business and its mortgage club Buy to Let Club has...

High Court rules in favour of Cirencester Friendly

The High Court in London this week agreed to set aside two Financial Ombudsman...

L&G increases group protection payout total

Over 2014 Legal & General paid 97% of all claims on its group protection...

RICS sees fall in new instructions

The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey found that house prices were driven up...

‘Price war’ driving remortgage interest

16% of homeowners are considering remortgaging over the next six months, according to new research...

CML Cymru chair appointed

Julie-Ann Haines, customer director for Principality Building Society, has been appointed chair of CML Cymru. She succeeds...

Accord reduces 65% LTV mortgage rates

Accord Mortgages has cut mortgage rates for borrowers with a 35% deposit. The intermediary-only lender's ^%%...

TSB Intermediary unveils initial BTL offering

TSB Intermediary is now providing buy-to-let mortgages.  This launch follows a pilot with London and Country. Initially,...

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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...

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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