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Half of UK consumers have never sought financial advice

A new survey has found that 50% of UK consumers have never reviewed their...

Lenders reopening doors to SMEs in Northern Ireland

Small businesses in Northern Ireland can expect the number of active lenders to double...

Funding Circle makes key property finance hire

Funding Circle has signalled its intent to move into the property finance space, with...

Arrears and repossessions decline

There was a further fall in the number of mortgages in arrears, as well...

Fall in second charge mortgage possessions

The number of second charge mortgage possessions in the third quarter of 2013 was...

Wealth boost for mortgage-free pensioners

Retired homeowners gained around £1,300 a month on average in the past three months...

Post-crunch record level in house purchase lending

House purchase lending rose for the eighth month in a row in October, reaching...

Citizens Advice: ban CMC cold calling

Citizens Advice has said fines for claim firms are a step towards protecting consumers...

New face at Bridgebank Capital

Bridgebank Capital has appointed Alan Padget to its business development team. As a business development...

Precise cuts fixed rates

Precise Mortgages has reduced pricing on its fixed rate Home Owner mortgage products. Fixed...

Teachers cuts rates on 95% LTV and No ERC products

The Teachers Building Society has reduced its 95% LTV two-year variable rate to...

Scotland still treated as an afterthought

Smart Money Loans is urging lenders not to forget the intermediary community in Scotland. Smart...

18-24 year olds contemplate payday loans for Xmas spending

Over a quarter of Brits are feeling the pressure this year having nothing yet...

Y3S reports £420k profit

Y3S Group Ltd has said that draft accounts from its three subsidiaries show a...

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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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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