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Fall in numbers with severe rent arrears

35,000 fewer tenants are facing rental arrears of more than two months, compared to...

Stonebridge offers limited life and protection panel

Stonebridge Group, the mortgage and insurance network, is now offering directly authorised (DA)...

LBG extends Help to Buy to new builds

Homeowners can now purchase new build properties through both Halifax and Lloyds Bank Help...

Strong June for Ezbob

Ezbob has reported growth in its lending business. The online short term commercial lender,...

Greater proportion of higher-end properties up for sale

The latest figures from Experian’s Property Index show that between April and June 2014,...

Scottish house price growth continues

Average house prices in Scotland rose on a seasonally adjusted basis by £884 in...

APAC Systems launches “ultimate generic application form”

A new cloud based platform has launched which combines the criteria and application questions...

The Family BS unveils product for FTBs

The Family Building Society has launched the Family Mortgage. The new mutual is offering three...

Citizens Advice wants more STL choice

As the Financial Conduct Authority proposes to stop the overall cost of a payday...

Expansion for C2it Commercial Collections

C2it Commercial Collections is relocating to a larger office in August 2014. The move...

The Property Ombudsman to revise code

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme will be issuing revised Codes of Practice for sales...

FCA proposes significant payday loan caps

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals which should mean people using payday...

Positive picture for SMEs

Aldermore Bank’s latest SME Monitor shows a positive picture for UK small and medium...

Half of private tenants feel ripped off

49% of people who rent privately feel they have been ‘ripped off’ by either...

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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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

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...

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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...

Equity Release Group launches adviser network

Equity Release Group has launched a specialist adviser network aimed at helping firms expand...

Gen H puts underwriters on front line of broker enquiries

Gen H has restructured its sales and underwriting teams in a move designed to...

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