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Two in five Brits make major financial decisions while out for a walk

For many Britons, a stroll in the park may provide more than just a...

Envelop names chief commercial officer to drive growth strategy

Specialist finance packager Envelop has appointed Adrian Wickham as chief commercial officer. Wickham (pictured) brings...

Versed Financial appoints broadcaster Sally Mitchell as consultant

Versed Financial, an appointed representative firm of Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA), has bolstered its...

Paragon sees 25% rise in BTL lending as loan book strengthens

Paragon Bank has reported a 25% increase in new buy-to-let lending for the first...

Masthaven Finance obtains NACFB membership

Masthaven Finance has formalised its return to the specialist lending market by joining the...

Caring responsibilities identified as key driver of customer vulnerability

Caring responsibilities are among the most common life events affecting vulnerable customers, according to...

Mutuals striving to support FTBs amid affordability concerns

Building societies continue to play a pivotal role in supporting first-time buyers with small...

Vast majority of African nationals in UK say they have been refused a mortgage

A new study by specialist lender Afin Bank has revealed that 87% of African...

Gen H appoints intermediary sales lead

Gen H has welcomed the return of Paddy Doyle, a former team member and...

Clydesdale Bank announces rate increases across multiple product ranges

Clydesdale Bank has confirmed it will increase interest rates across a number of its...

PRIMIS appoints regional sales director for South East

PRIMIS Mortgage Network has appointed Niamh Downey as regional sales director for the South...

Rising new build values boosting developer margins

The gap between the cost of building new homes and their final market value...

First2Protect enhances landlord insurance offer with Modus partnership

First2Protect has launched a revamped landlord insurance product in collaboration with Modus, the insuretech...

We Are Mortgages extends partnership with Stonebridge

Brokerage firm We Are Mortgages has renewed its long-standing partnership with Stonebridge, the national...
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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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