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FCA issues proposals for crowdfunding regulations

People who want to invest in small or start-up businesses via crowdfunding platforms will...

Crystal Mortgages celebrates it most successful quarter ever

Crystal Mortgages has beaten its total lender figures for last year in the third...

CML unveils series of online courses

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has launched a series of online courses to help lenders...

New associate member for CML

Bespoke financial services consultancy Bovill Limited has joined the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)...

New investment for Funding Circle

Funding Circle has agreed a deal to help millions of businesses across America borrow...

Economic necessity behind workforce demographic shift

The current rise in the number of over-50s in the workforce is expected to...

The Debt Advisor partners with Julian Harris

Manchester-based debt solutions company The Debt Advisor has joined forces with the Julian...

Another fall in home insurance premiums

Home insurance premiums are continuing to fall, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British...

Bankhall urges preparedness for Retail Conduct Risk requirements

Bankhall is urging directly authorised (DA) firms to ensure they invest in thorough training...

New limited edition deals from the Skipton

Skipton Building Society has launched three new limited edition mortgages, two aimed at people...

Small fall in Welsh house prices

The LSL/Acadametrics House Price Index shows that in August the average price paid for...

85% of over-55s have no long-term care plans

Over half of over-55s face "financial meltdown" in the event of needing to pay...

Rise in gross remortgage lending

Monthly gross remortgage lending increased by £364m in September to £3.9bn, according to LMS....

Rent arrears could rise

Buy-to-let returns continue to improve, with a five year geared investor making a 6.52%...

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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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