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SFI improves buy-to-let criteria

Santander for Intermediaries (SFI) has made changes to its lending criteria for buy-to-let applications. The...

Broker Conveyancing tablet competition expanded

Broker Conveyancing is extending its hourly ‘Win a HP Tablet’ competition to those brokers...

miLoan breaks billion pound barrier

Users of miloanbroker.com, the secured and bridging loan sourcing system developed by Y3S, have...

Panel calls for firms to do more over PPI

The Financial Services Consumer Panel has expressed disappointment at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

“Significant room for improvement” in PPI complaints handling

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its complaints handling review...

Promise Solutions appoints BDM

Secured loan master broker Promise Solutions has appointed Steve Wilkes to the role...

Rob Jupp to speak at FSE

Rob Jupp, CEO of specialist lending hub Brightstar Financial, is to be one of...

Welsh house prices fall but some signs of improvement

The LSL/Acadametrics House Price Index shows that in July the average price of a...

Bibby to hold Fit for the Future conference

Bibby Financial Services is to hold an exclusive event for accountants, solicitors, financial advisers...

Nationwide makes widespread rate cuts

The Nationwide Building Society has made reductions across its fixed and tracker mortgage range. All...

West One steps in after last minute lender withdrawal

West One Loans has stepped in to fund a loan of almost £1 million...

Criteria improvements made by Prestige

Prestige Finance has made changes to its product range. It has increased its LTV to...

BBA: consumer confidence is growing

Gross mortgage borrowing of £9.3bn in August was higher than in July and above...

Duncan Bannatyne to open FSE

TV 'dragon' Duncan Bannatyne will open the Financial Services Expo (FSE) on 1 October...

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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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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...

Rising unemployment raises fresh arrears concerns for lenders

The UK labour market showed further signs of weakening this morning as unemployment rose...

LHV Bank completes £22m buy-to-let portfolio deals

LHV Bank has completed two specialist buy-to-let transactions totalling about £22 million to support...

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