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New business development hires for Funding 365

Specialist bridging finance provider Funding 365 has made two new business development appointments. Brian West...

The Saffron makes criteria enhancements

Saffron For Intermediaries has improved its buy-to-let and first-time buyer lending criteria. For buy-to-let,...

LLA gains product ambassador

Equity release legal firm Equilaw has become the latest product ambassador of the Later...

Pensioner property wealth at record high

Retired homeowners have seen their property wealth grow by an average £7,100 each in...

Financial jargon confusing younger adults

A third of all 18 to 24 year olds in the UK admit they...

Inaugural industry workshop seeks united front

A post-RDR ‘united profession' working group has been established. The inaugural meeting was hosted by...

Aegon UK appoints protection director

Aegon UK has made changes to its protection business. Dougy Grant (pictured), previously retail strategy...

Parliament to study SME lending

The Treasury Committee is to conduct a short inquiry into SME lending. The inquiry will...

Continued rise in consumer confidence

Consumer confidence has continued its upward trend, with the Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report...

New equity release firm unveiled

New equity release provider Pure Retirement has launched to market. It is a sister...

Stonebridge agrees tie-in with Reed

Stonebridge Group has announced a new strategic relationship with the employment agency Reed. All...

Major returns for capital landlords

London landlords have seen total annual returns of 14.6% in the year to...

Prudential reveals inheritance tax hotspots

Estates liable for inheritance tax in the UK in 2010-2011 faced a bill of...

Significant minority of SMEs expect growth

Research conducted by Monahans in conjunction with the MHA, the UK association of accountancy...

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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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Property wealth set to play bigger role as pension savings fall short

The growing reliance on defined contribution pensions is likely to increase the role of...

LDN Finance adopts Twenty7tec tool to monitor mortgage product changes

LDN Finance has integrated Twenty7tec’s ADAPT product monitoring system into its advice process, as...

The Darlington cuts foreign currency mortgage rates

Darlington Building Society has reduced rates across its residential foreign currency mortgage range by...

Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

Money worries rarely stay just about money. They affect sleep, confidence, relationships, and mental...

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