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Black & White Bridging completes £8m loan for Birmingham development

Black & White Bridging has completed its largest loan so far, totalling £8 million. The...

Howden Insurance welcomes pair to account management team

Howden, the global insurance group, has appointed Hannah Joyce and David Bennett to its...

NatWest defies rate cuts to strengthen mortgage market position

NatWest Group has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its footprint in the UK mortgage...

Advisers face growing time pressures amid rising demand for advice

Financial advisers are facing increasing time pressures as demand for advice rises, according to...

Networks celebrate Valentine’s Day by recognising lender support

Certain mortgage networks and intermediary firms have marked Valentine’s Day by recognising the business development...

Precise improves bridging proposition with AVMs

Precise, part of OSB Group, has enhanced its policy around automated valuation models (AVMs)...

Coventry for intermediaries lowers series of fixed rates

Coventry for intermediaries has cut selected fixed mortgage rates, with residential rates at 90-95%...

First-time buyer market surges as numbers soar 19% in a year

The UK’s first-time buyer market saw a major resurgence in 2024 with 341,068 newcomers...

Farage eyes criminal case against NatWest over debanking scandal

Nigel Farage is preparing to launch private criminal proceedings against NatWest Group over the...

Movin Legal launches Digital Home Surveys with Legal & General

Conveyancing panel manager Movin Legal has introduced a new Digital Home Survey function in...

Share of properties held in limited companies doubles in five years

The proportion of rental properties owned within limited companies has more than doubled over...

ScotLend partners with Brickflow to expand bridging finance offering

ScotLend has announced a partnership with property finance marketplace Brickflow to broaden its reach...

Nationwide reduces mortgage rates for new and existing customers

Nationwide is lowering selected mortgage rates for both new and existing customers, with reductions...

Majority of UK parents fear critical illness diagnosis for children

More than two-thirds of UK parents are concerned about the prospect of their child...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...