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Paymentshield wants customer education on Defaqto ratings

Paymentshield CEO Tim Johnson has argued that customers need educating about Defaqto ratings. This comes...

November lending more muted than previous month

The total number of loans advanced to home-owners for house purchase decreased in November,...

Higher bridging proc fees predicted

Bridging lender Fincorp has predicted that we could see bridging lenders this year trying...

The Hanley maintains relationship with Gateway

The Hanley Economic Building Society has reappointed Gateway as its panel manager and primary...

The Ipswich unveils 1.97% two-year fix

The Ipswich Building Society has launched a two-year fixed rate 75% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage...

New BDM for Smart Money Loans

Smart Money Loans (SML) has appointed Ian Cruickshank as its latest business development manager. He...

TSB in stamp duty offer

Customers taking out a mortgage with TSB for a home costing between £125,001...

Scottish property market “like a freight train”

The average house price in Scotland rose by £2,146, or 1.5%, in November on...

Brokers more bullish than lenders over market growth

The latest Intermediary Lending Outlook from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) found that...

New index tracks cost of insurance premiums

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and insurance IT service provider Acturis have launched...

Regions playing catch-up with London

In the 12 months to November 2013 UK house prices increased by 5.4%, down...

Intelliflo hires mortgage proposition head

Intelliflo has announced that John Penn has joined the firm as its head of...

Strong year-on-year growth in valuations

The number of property valuations in 2013 rose by 35% compared to 2012, according...

Increase in tenants with severe arrears

There was a rise in the number of tenants in severe arrears in the...

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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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Mental health and the evolving role of mortgage advisers

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

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 17

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge...

Cancelled mortgages reach record £8.7bn in first quarter

The value of mortgages approved but not taken up reached a record £8.7 billion...

ASAP launches remortgage conveyancing service for brokers

ASAP has expanded its intermediary proposition with the launch of a new specialist remortgage...

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