News

The Leeds reveals employee of the year

Michael Rhodes has been announced as the overall winner of the Excellence in Action...

Dragonfly overhauls resi refurb offering

Dragonfly Property Finance has revamped its residential refurbishment products. Previously, Dragonfly’s refurbishment loans were capped...

Landlords looking for a semi

In the first quarter of 2015 there was a marked increase in the number...

Select & Protect to unveil new landlords products next week

General insurance provider Select & Protect will be showcasing its new insurance proposition for...

Vitality partners with the Cherries

Vitality is to become the Official Health and Wellness Partner of AFC Bournemouth following...

The Furness BS joins MCI panel

The Furness Building Society has joined MCI Mortgage Club’s panel. The lender has been in...

Lack of clarity in GI payment options

A review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that insurers and insurance...

Dudley BS reprices Self-E mortgage offering

The Dudley Building Society has made changes to the costs of its new range...

7% rise in second charge volumes

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported growth of 10% in consumer finance...

27% rise in asset finance in March

Latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show growth of 27% in...

Prime central London price growth outpacing suburbia

Property growth in Prime Central London is starting to outpace Outer suburban areas, according...

NatWest IS appoints area sales manager

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has appointed Paula Dillin as the new area sales manager (ASM)...

Halifax: house prices up 1.6% month-on-month

House prices in the last three months were 2.2% higher than in the preceding...

New intermediary software company unveiled

Brilliant Group has announced launch of a new software business, iZone Software. The company...

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,...

PROFILES