News

Surprise! House prices rise in October

UK house prices increased by 1% in October and were 5.8% higher than October...

Avelo to rebrand as Iress

Iress is to bring Avelo under the Iress brand from 1 November. This follows...

Coventry Intermediaries launches new range

Coventry Intermediaries has unveiled a new range of residential and buy-to-let products with rate...

Bridgebank announces September winners

Steve Light of Mortgage Desk and Melanie Whiting of Norton Finance and Mortgages Ltd,...

New deals from the Leeds

Leeds Building Society has made a number of reductions to its two and...

Titlesolv brand to incorporate London & European

Titlesolv and London & European are consolidating under the Titlesolv brand. Titlesolv will provide...

SME owners turn to friends and family for advice

Friends and family are the most trusted sources of business advice for small business...

MAB unveils protection for transaction failure

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has launched an exclusive ‘Mover Protection’ package, designed to safeguard...

Over-45s “wildly optimistic” about their retirement provision

The majority of over-45s in the UK expect to retire with at least £490,990...

PPI claim ad banned

Charterhouse Claims has had one of its adverts banned by the Advertising Standards Authority...

Borro aims to increase flexibility

Borro has added a 'Sale Advance' facility for its clients. Having recently launched its Concierge...

NatWest refreshes BTL range and hikes proc fees

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is introducing a new single policy to cover all buy-to-let borrowers...

New self-build mortgage from the Hinckley & Rugby

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched a self-build mortgage at up to 80%...

Rabobank gets nine-figure fine over Libor wrongdoings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Rabobank for serious, prolonged and widespread misconduct...

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...

Latest news

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...

PROFILES