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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...

Countrywide announces new chief executive

Alison Platt has been appointed as group chief executive of Countrywide plc, effective from...

Fall in house price inflation

UK house prices increased by 8.0% in the year to March 2014, down from...

Report warns of widespread ‘mortgage prison’

One in 10 of today’s mortgagors risk being "imprisoned" by borrowing deals which are...

Fifth birthday for Aldermore

Aldermore is celebrating five years of providing banking services to SMEs, homeowners and savers...

Paragon posts 20% rise in pre-tax profits

Paragon Group has announced its interim results for the period 1 October 2013 to...

Connells: MMR stabilises market activity

Housing market activity stabilised in April as new mortgage affordability rules came into place,...

Funding Circle expands business development team

Funding Circle reached a major milestone in the first quarter of this year, with...

Broker Conveyancing expands panel

Broker Conveyancing has added Stephensons Solicitors to its solicitor firm panel. The firm has...

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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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