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FSE: construction figures cause for concern

The low number of yearly housing constructions has been deemed a ‘big risk’ to...

FSE: gross lending to top £200bn

A panel of industry experts expressed mixed views on what the second half of...

FSE: trade bodies studying panel ejection issue

Representatives of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association...

FSE: borrowers trying to ‘game’ buy-to-let market

A panel of industry players have warned the broker community to be aware of...

FSE: some lenders going too far post-MMR

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given its view of the mortgage market following...

Comparison tool boosts Uinsure’s sales growth

GI Provider Uinsure has reported a 30% month-on-month sales growth since the launch of...

Vertex in key business development hire

Vertex Financial Services has appointed Steve Stone as business development director as it looks...

April mortgage lending up on March

Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £16.6 billion in April, according to the Council...

Metro Bank cuts five-year fixes

Metro Bank has refreshed its five year fixed rate residential mortgage range, reducing prices...

Spicerhaart ads fall foul of regulator

Two advertising issues concerning SpicerHaart Estate Agents Ltd have investigated, both of which were...

Aegon introduces new retirement tool

A new report on the UK’s readiness for retirement by pensions and savings provider...

Brokers disillusioned with remortgages post-MMR

Second charge distributor Smart Money has reported a growing number of mortgage brokers who...

HMRC offers tax training to landlords

Landlords are being offered online training in tax matters from HM Revenue and Customs...

Metro Bank SME Finance launches

Metro Bank has launched the new Metro Bank SME Finance brand, following the acquisition...
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COMMENT

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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...

A turning point for British Islamic home finance

A quick question for brokers: what would you do if 80% of a fast-growing community told you the market was not serving them properly? That...

Mutual sector ambition needs tech-driven scale

The Government’s commitment to doubling the size of the mutual sector has been welcomed across financial services. Building societies continue to play a critical...

Conveyancing fees will rise and you can blame the Government

Tax is complicated and making sure you pay the right amount can be challenging - just ask MP Angela Raynor or indeed former Chancellor...

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