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PRA amends LTI limits

The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has today announced changes in which the new limit...

New limited edition deals from Barclays

Barclays is launching 'limited edition' mortgage products. For example, the bank's 1.94% 60% LTV two-year...

“New chapter” for Skipton Intermediaries

A committed broker charter, modern branding, new resources and a common sense approach to...

“A handbag?” Hermes boost for Borro

Personal asset lender Borro has revealed that some clients are using luxury bags from...

The Claims Guys in trouble over ads

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld two complaints against The Claims Guys, based...

Couples keeping finances secret from each other

Couples are keeping their financial affairs secret from each other, and failing to come...

Landlords witnessing higher BTL payments

Landlords expect rent rises to slow over the next 12 months to below the...

TMA unveils profit share scheme

TMA has launched a profit share scheme for the advisers that use it. ...

The Skipton cuts three and five-year rates

The Skipton Building Society has reduced interest rates a number of its current residential...

Proc free boost from NatWest IS

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will be increasing the procuration fee amounts it pays intermediary firms...

Shawbrook reviews requirements on legal Master Instructions

Shawbrook Bank has made a series of changes to its legal ‘Master Instructions’...

United Trust Bank unveils new professional loan

United Trust Bank has launched a new Professional Lending product. It is designed...

Nationwide: house prices down in September

The Nationwide has reported that UK house prices fell by 0.2% in September, following...

One-fifth fib on insurance applications

18% of UK householders have embellished the truth or withheld information when applying for...

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...

Latest news

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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