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New buy-to-let range from Keystone

Keystone has launched a new product range created for landlords who are still struggling...

Wonga not the only one, warns charity

Citizens Advice has warned that not checking if people can afford loans is a...

New Santander deals for home movers

Santander has unveiled a range of exclusive new products to support its existing mortgage...

Blemain celebrates 40th birthday

Specialist lender Blemain Group celebrated its 40th birthday by gathering 200 brokers, financial intermediaries...

HSBC: Countrywide just the start

HSBC, which has announced its move into the intermediary mortgage space via one broker,...

BoE: Help to Buy working as intended

The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee has recommended that no changes are needed...

Fleet Mortgages joins CML

Fleet Mortgages, the new buy-to-let and specialist lender, has joined the Council of Mortgage...

Key Group unveils new retirement distribution arms

Key Group is targeting expansion with the launch of specialist distribution divisions focusing on...

Jury still out over MMR risk assessments

72% of mortgage brokers believe lenders are now too risk averse as a result...

Wonga to write off debts of 330,000 customers

Following discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), controversial payday lender Wonga is making...

Skipton unveils FTB seven-day sale

Skipton Intermediaries has pledged to get 250 first time buyers closer to getting their...

Virgin Money reveals flotation plans

Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc has announced its intention to float on the London...

CML issues checklist to mortgage holders

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has suggested some practical steps that consumers can take...

Worrying lack of readiness for interest rate rise

Latest research from the Money Advice Service indicates that UK mortgage holders are unprepared...

COMMENT

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...

The continued evolution of the later life lending market

Later life lending has moved well beyond being an occasional enquiry about equity release or a maturing interest-only case. It is now a consistent and...

What does the year hold for specialist first charge residential mortgages?

A few months into 2026, it is already clear that many borrowers continue to fall outside the criteria set by high street and mainstream...

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Industry fundraiser launched after MFS staff go unpaid

Staff at Market Financial Solutions (MFS) were due to be paid on Friday 27...

Knowledge Bank to host development finance webinar for brokers

Knowledge Bank is turning its next Lenders’ Live session over to development finance, as...

Digital ID providers given formal backing under money laundering rules

HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued joint guidance...

MJP Conveyancing completes first live TR1 using qualified electronic signature

MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a...

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