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AMI hires new senior policy adviser

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has appointed Aileen Lees as its new senior...

Bibby opens new Glasgow office

Invoice finance provider Bibby Financial Services (BFS) is opening a new office on St...

Shorter-term deals tempting landlords

Latest research from specialist mortgage broker Mortgages for Business indicates landlords are moving towards...

Improving annual results for Tenet

Tenet has reported a 6% increase in headline turnover to £125.2m and a 32%...

Expansion behind Chaseblue Loans’ office move

South Wales based second charge loans packager Chaseblue Loans has agreed terms on larger...

Halifax offers new deals and interest rebate

Halifax is offering homemovers and first-time buyers two months' interest back on their mortgage. The...

London & South East constraining house price growth

December saw the average house price reach £278,997, according to the latest house price...

“More balanced and sustainable pick-up” in valuations

2014 ended with a 9% year-on-year growth in valuations activity, according to the latest...

New discount range from the Leeds

Leeds Building Society has revamped its range of discount mortgages. Products now include: 1.60% two year...

Neil Hoare joins network’s SMT

Neil Hoare is joining HomeLoan Partnership as its commercial director. Hoare joins from previous senior...

Scottish Widows cuts mortgage rates

Scottish Widows Bank has cut the rates on its Professional and Flexible mortgage product...

Government reveals latest Help to Buy stats

Over 73,000 homes have been bought under the government’s Help to Buy schemes. Latest figures...

Realities of state pension survival not clear to all

Only 12% of over-40s surveyed by Opinionmatters for Partnership said that they would survive...

New BDM hire for Dragonfly

Dragonfly Property Finance has recruited Daniel Parry as a regional business development manager 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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