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Manchester Expo sells out

The Financial Services Expo Manchester has now sold out for its inaugural show, which...

CHL’s arrears outperforming BTL market as a whole

CHL Mortgages' buy-to-let arrears levels have continued to fall according to the latest data...

Metro Bank increases Milton Keynes presence

Metro Bank is opening its 27th store in Milton Keynes, its third store of...

SimplyBiz unveils marketing hub

The SimplyBiz Group has launched an online resource hub to provide member firms with...

Largest annual rise in household wealth for a decade

Total household wealth at the end of 2013 is estimated to have reached £7.84...

Y3S golf day gets major lender backing

80 key introducers of second charge loan business to Y3S will attend the inaugural...

Revamp for SME insurance website

Specialist insurance comparison website Constructaquote.com has rebranded its website. The website was initially set up...

HML offers asset trading service

HML has launched a new Asset Trading Solutions end-to-end service. Its integrated Asset Trading...

Virgin Money passes lending milestone

Virgin Money has revealed its mortgage balances have exceeded the £20 billion mark. Following the...

Crown joins IMLA

Crown Mortgage Management has become an associate member of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association. ...

HSBC offers free in-branch wifi

HSBC has installed free wifi in branches around the UK to help its customers...

Bridgebank Capital launches 0.85% deal

Bridgebank Capital has unveiled a new residential investment buy-to-let bridging product for experienced property...

Older customers missing out on insurance payouts

19% of over 60s have lost an item or had it stolen or damaged...

Target makes key software hire

Target Group has announced the appointment of Christian Burrell as a software account director....

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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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