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Beware ‘supersize’ loans, warns provider

Amigo Loans has warned against a new breed of short-term, high-APR lenders appearing in...

Source’s Movember men want more money

Halfway through 'Movember' and men at Source Insurance have so far raised £622 with...

PMS and Sesame offer 80% LTV exclusives for impaired credit

PMS members and appointed representatives of Sesame now have exclusive access to a...

Ex-Co-Bank chairman in drugs allegations

The former chairman of the Co-operative Bank is being investigated by the police following...

Xmas incentive from Smart Money Loans

Smart Money Loans has launched a new incentive campaign for Christmas completions. The secured...

London renting costs over 200% more expensive

The average cost of renting a property in Britain increased by 0.75% in October,...

40 is average age of those looking to downsize

43% of downsizers want a smaller property to help reduce bills and 37% believe...

New deals from Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank has cut rates on a number of its fixed rate and tracker...

Chief ombudsman steps down

After nearly four years with the Financial Ombudsman Service, Natalie Ceeney is stepping down...

Nationwide accounts for 22% of all FTB lending

Over the six months to 30 September 2013, the Nationwide Group increased its gross...

69% of brokers feel prepared for MMR

69% of brokers now understand the changes they need to make to their business...

High times for remortgaging market

Chartered surveyors Connells Survey & Valuation has reported that remortgaging activity in 2013 is...

Costs of buy-to-let fixed rates rise

An increase in the cost of longer term swap rates has led to a...

Tenants coping despite record rents

Average rents across England and Wales rose to £758 per month in October, after...

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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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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...

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...

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