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The Skipton unveils new deals

The Skipton Building Society has launched a new range of mortgages.  Key deals are as...

Increase in FLS participants’ net lending

The Bank of England has reported that in the third quarter of 2013, 21...

Borro unveils Rolex incentive for Xmas

Borro has announced its Christmas incentive for professional advisers, offering the chance to...

New BTL range from Virgin Money

Virgin Money will improve its buy-to-let mortgage offering on Tuesday 3 December. New buy-to-let fixed...

Accidental landlords shirking responsibilities

Many so-called 'accidental landlords' are not fulfilling their legal duties to maintain their rental...

New 80%-90% LTV deals from SfI

Santander for Intermediaries is launching a new range of higher loan–to–value (LTV) products on...

UTB: optimism seems to be spreading

49% of brokers who took part in a survey by united Trust Bank...

Majority of landlords plan to expand portfolios

Mortgages for Business has forecast that buy-to-let lending will reach £25 billion by the...

New mortgages from the Post Office

The Post Office has today launched a range of new mortgage products. The new deals...

BoE reports rise in mortgage approvals

The Bank of England has revealed that loan approvals for house purchase numbered 67,701...

Alternative finance trouncing Help to Buy

Despite its coverage in the media, Help to Buy was overshadowed four times over...

House prices rise 0.6% in November

The Nationwide Building Society has reported that UK house prices rose by 0.6% in...

Some parents helping out their own parents

Over the past year 24% of parents have contributed financially to help their own...

Nationwide reports November house price rise

House prices in the UK increased by 0.6% in November and were 6.5% higher...

COMMENT

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...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

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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...

Trafford only northern hotspot in growing inheritance tax divide

Trafford is the only northern local authority emerging as a significant inheritance tax hotspot...

Vernon reports rise in later life lending after product refresh

Vernon Building Society has reported a sharp increase in later life lending, with retirement...

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