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MAB unveils protection for transaction failure

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has launched an exclusive ‘Mover Protection’ package, designed to safeguard...

Over-45s “wildly optimistic” about their retirement provision

The majority of over-45s in the UK expect to retire with at least £490,990...

PPI claim ad banned

Charterhouse Claims has had one of its adverts banned by the Advertising Standards Authority...

Borro aims to increase flexibility

Borro has added a 'Sale Advance' facility for its clients. Having recently launched its Concierge...

NatWest refreshes BTL range and hikes proc fees

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is introducing a new single policy to cover all buy-to-let borrowers...

New self-build mortgage from the Hinckley & Rugby

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched a self-build mortgage at up to 80%...

Rabobank gets nine-figure fine over Libor wrongdoings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Rabobank for serious, prolonged and widespread misconduct...

New BDM for Bridgebank Capital

Bridgebank Capital has appointed former broker Huw Oddy as a business development manager (BDM)...

Mutual lending up 50% year-on-year

September 2013 saw lending by building societies and other mutual lenders reach a level...

SimplyBiz acquires consultancy firm

The SimplyBiz Group has acquired 360 Legal Group Ltd, a legal consultancy and business...

Luxury watches raising liquidity at borro

Borro has reported a rising trend in individuals and business owners using high-value and...

New owner and identity for Cheval

Alternative Bridging Corporation has acquired Cheval Commercial Finance. With the acquisition Alternative Bridging is broadening...

GE Money Home Lending cuts rates on larger mortgages

GE Money Home Lending is cutting rates on loans over £250,000. It is cutting rates...

The Cambridge reintroduces buy-to-let range

The Cambridge Building Society has introduced a new buy-to-let product range. Rates start at 3.59%...

COMMENT

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...

The conveyancing power of sales-ready packs

Conveyancing is stressful – and I'm not just talking about the poor customer experience. From a turnaround time of around eight weeks back in...

Cloud is not about where you host technology, it’s about how

When lenders talk about cloud, the discussion often begins – quite reasonably – with control. Where will the data sit? How will resilience be...

AI, mortgages and the human need we can’t ignore

There is lots of talk about technology with cloud-native and artificial intelligence just some of the buzzwords of today’s dinner parties and conferences. There is...

PMI – an advice gap not to be ignored

The latest figures from the ABI show insurers processed a record £4 billion in individual and workplace private medical insurance (PMI) claims in 2024,...

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LiveMore integrates with Twenty7tec affordability tool

LiveMore has integrated its affordability assessment into Twenty7tec’s RESEARCH tool in a move designed...

Melton extends 100% LTV deal nationwide after early demand

Melton Building Society has confirmed that its no deposit mortgage, powered by Gable Sure,...

The Ecology unveils new brand identity

Ecology Building Society has introduced new branding designed to sharpen its environmental credentials and...

Compliance platforms unite as Simplified.ID in strategic rebrand

Professional Office, Sanction Search and ValidID have been brought together under a single brand...

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