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SortRefer rolls out new app

Online conveyancing portal SortRefer has launched the second version of its mobile app. The SortRefer...

Application process a turn-off for many

A lengthy application process is the number one frustration felt by 51% of UK...

Scottish SMEs turning to invoice finance

Bibby Financial Services Scotland (BFS) has increased its funding to Scottish businesses in January...

The Yorkshire cuts rate on first-time buyer deal

The Yorkshire Building Society is cutting rates on its two-year fixed rate mortgage at...

CML: lending in Wales remains stable

New CML data on the characteristics of lending in Wales in the fourth quarter...

25% more FTBs in N. Ireland in 2014

Latest data from the CML on the characteristics of lending in Northern Ireland in...

FTB lending in Scotland up 23% last year

New Council of Mortgage Lenders' (CML) lending data in Scotland in the fourth quarter...

Slowing down in purchase lending in London

Greater London saw a decline in the level of house purchase and remortgage lending...

Dragonfly reaches redemption milestone

Dragonfly Property Finance has now redeemed more than £0.75bn in loans since its launch...

The Skipton reports 75% rise in pre-tax profits

The Skipton Building Society has announces its annual results for 2014. Its mortgage book grew...

Record figures for the Leeds

The Leeds Building Society has posted record results for 2014. New residential mortgage lending increased...

Value of monthly gross remortgage lending up 20%

The latest figures from LMS reveal that the value of monthly gross remortgage lending...

Rents rise in Scotland at half the pace of England & Wales

Rents have risen in Scotland at only half the pace of growth seen across...

Ezbob parent acquires Everline

Orange Money Ltd, which trades as Ezbob in the UK, has purchased Everline, in...

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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...

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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,...

The Cambridge adds 80% LTV limited company holiday let deal

The Cambridge Building Society has launched a limited company buy-to-let holiday let mortgage at...

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