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New faces at Paymentshield

Paymentshield has recruited six new business development managers (BDMs) following two new deals with...

Hinckley & Rugby bemoans bank failure levy bill

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has had to pay £357,000 – its biggest contribution...

New apps from Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have introduced Apple and Android mobile banking apps. Customers will be...

Bankhall launches new RCR assessment tool

Bankhall is urging firms to identify and review emerging risks within their business in...

Brand reputation still trumps professional recommendation

Although mortgage brokers and consumer websites are increasingly informing people’s choice of mortgage products,...

Rents up 1.3% year-on-year

Rents across England and Wales are at the second highest level on record, according...

Promise offers free web application forms

Secured loan master broker Promise Solutions is now providing its introducers with free web...

First Complete expands GI panel

First Complete has appointed Smith Greenfield, a specialist provider of general insurance for high...

Landlords under HMRC’s microscope

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is targeting landlords who rent out residential property and...

The Skipton reduces certain fixed rates

Skipton Building Society has cut rates on a selection of its two and three-year...

CML: Mortgage lending held firm in August

Gross mortgage lending was an estimated £16.6 billion in August, according to the Council...

SimplyBiz Mortgages and the Leeds launch exclusive

SimplyBiz Mortgages is offering a 95% LTV fixed rate ‘Welcome’ exclusive until 30 November...

MCIFA completes eight-figure Omni loan in 72 hours

MCIFA Property Finance has completed an £11 million "complex and substantial" short-term funding deal...

Dudley unveils intermediary partnerships

Dudley Building Society has announced the key partnerships through which the broker market will...

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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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