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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...

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...

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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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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...

AI skills gap poses major challenge for financial services sector

The financial services sector will need to recruit and retrain around 450,000 highly skilled...

Santander cuts rates across higher LTV fixed and tracker mortgages

Santander has reduced rates across a range of first-time buyer, home mover and remortgage...

West One raises core income multiples to 5.5 times

West One has increased loan-to-income limits across its core residential mortgage range and improved...

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