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Millions borrowing to pay debts

Two million people borrowed money to make a repayment on an existing debt in...

Government reveals HTB new build reservation levels

The Help to Buy equity loan scheme has seen over 15,000 reservations for new...

Precise Mortgages to move into secured loans

Precise Mortgages has made a number of appointments ahead of its launch into...

Paragon acquires HSBC loan book

The Paragon Group of Companies has acquired a portfolio of non-performing personal unsecured and...

New position at Lancashire Mortgage Corporation

Commercial lender Lancashire Mortgage Corporation has created a new management position. Ian Pickering, 41,...

Gocompare.com warns first time buyers over Help to Buy

Price comparison website Gocompare.com has urged first time buyers to think carefully before jumping...

Wonga falls foul of ASA

Wonga has been told it must not repeat one of its adverts. A radio ad...

Hope Capital doubles maximum loan amount

Hope Capital has recently completed a number of deals above their current maximum loan...

NatWest IS to cut rates in core range

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will be cutting rates on the majority of its purchase mortgages...

The Source appoints BDM

Source Insurance are pleased to announce the addition of has added Don Allan to...

HTB2: HSBC to sell products on advised-basis in branch

HSBC has become the latest lender to confirm participation in the Help to Buy...

HTB2: NatWest IS confirms participation

NatWest Intermediary Solutions will be participating in the new Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee...

Home sales to be speeded up “by 10 days”

It has been claimed that a new property sales process will reduce leasehold transactions...

Clearly Loans improves lending criteria

Secured loan lender Clearly Loans has enhanced its lending criteria. The lender was launched by...

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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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