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Mortgage approvals on the rise again

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has reported that mortgage approval volumes recovered slightly in...

Zurich enhances protection offering

Zurich has increased its financial evidence limits for customers applying for life and critical...

21% quarterly rise in lending for Metro Bank

Metro Bank has reported its results for the second quarter of 2014. Total deposits...

Skipton sells HML

Skipton Building Society has announced the sale of Homeloan Management Limited (HML), its mortgage...

Thomas Jefferson joins loan provider

Borro has announced an addition to its management team with the appointment of Thomas...

Majority expect rate rise over next 12 months

Legal & General’s latest Mortgage Mood survey has revealed that 68% of homeowners fear...

Fixed rate cuts at the Skipton

The Skipton Building Society has reduced rates on selected two, three and five-year residential and...

Logbook lenders “driving people into debt”

Citizens Advice has raised concerns that people taking out logbook loans are overloaded with...

H1 2014 secured lending up 33% year-on-year

Loans Warehouse has reported that the first half of 2014 saw secured lending volumes...

Guaranteed Rent differences explained

Northwood, a provider of Guaranteed Rent,  has today launched a guide to help explain...

Major changes in Santander for Intermediaries’ lending policy

On Friday 25 July, Santander for Intermediaries will be making key changes to its residential lending policy. Interest-only: To ensure...

Tenant demand remains healthy

Almost 100% of landlords surveyed by buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages found that tenant demand...

Young Brits favour deposit over wedding

28% of those aged between 18 and 34 would spend a £20,000 gift from...

Londoners most likely to take on renovation projects

New research conducted on behalf of Ocean Finance shows that of the 12% of...
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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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Knowledge Bank to host development finance webinar for brokers

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

Digital ID providers given formal backing under money laundering rules

HM Treasury and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have issued joint guidance...
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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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Later life borrowing gathers pace as standard mortgages eclipse equity release

Lending to borrowers aged over 55 rose sharply at the end of 2025, with...

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