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Jerrold Holdings extends and expands securitisation facility

Jerrold Holdings, Blemain's parent, has extended its revolving securitisation programme, while also increasing...

Scottish new build completions up 30%

The number of new homes built in Scotland is at its highest level for...

Credit card debt a huge problem, says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has revealed that it helps with 14,000 credit card debt problems a...

BBA: Housing market cooling continues

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has revealed that the slowdown in the mortgage market...

18% rise in Paragon’s pre-tax profits

The Paragon Group has reported pre-tax profits of £122.2 million, which represents an 18.1%...

Worst October for remortgaging since recession

The number of remortgage loans last month fell by 15% to 23,505, according to...

UTB completes £7.5m City bridging loan

United Trust Bank has completed a £7.5m short term bridging loan for...

Ezbob reaching out to all mortgage brokers

Ezbob, the online short term commercial lender, is looking to attract further numbers of...

Scottish Life adopts Royal London brand

Scottish Life has now adopted the brand of Royal London Group, the UK's largest...

Shawbrook wins NACFB innovation award

Shawbrook Bank has won the Most Innovative Lender of the Year award...

IMLA calls for MMR review on lending into retirement

A new report from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has warned that mortgage...

Pancredit introduces electronic signature solution

Pancredit has launched an electronic signature solution designed to improve point of sale (POS)...

Aldermore hires lending team manager

Aldermore has appointed Craig Farmer as its centralised lending team manager with responsibility for...

Outlook is bright for asset finance, says brokers

Nearly 70% of brokers operating in the asset finance sector have a positive...
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COMMENT

Comment

Housing supply pressures underline the value of a balanced market

The latest figures from the Home Builders Federation make somewhat uncomfortable reading, particularly if you’re a Government which has placed a significant ‘bet’ on...

Spring Statement must tackle planning, regeneration and skills

With many reports suggesting that next week’s Spring Statement will deliver little in the way of new policy and instead focus largely on updated...

Jonny Palmer: Taking on the world’s toughest foot race

On 3 April I’ll be attempting what is considered the toughest foot race on earth: Marathon Des Sables Legendary. When I type that into a...

Why straightforward buy-to-let cases are becoming increasingly rare

The idea of a truly straightforward buy-to-let case now feels increasingly distant. As portfolios grow in size and complexity and borrowing needs evolve alongside...

Technology: from transformation to stewardship

For most of the modern history of UK mortgage lending, stability has not simply been a preference – it has been a necessity. Boards have...

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Limited company landlords pull away from individual investors, research finds

The private rented sector is becoming increasingly divided along structural lines, with landlords operating...
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Only one in five Britons adequately protected against financial shocks

Just 19% of Britons are adequately protected against unexpected health or financial shocks, according...
Appointments

Allianz UK strengthens intermediary focus with senior hire

Allianz UK has named Scott McLoughlin as head of intermediary, a move that underlines...
Appointments

LRG elevates four long-serving women to director roles ahead of International Women’s Day

LRG has promoted four female colleagues to director-level positions, marking the appointments ahead of...

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