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The Loans Engine unveils intermediary case tracker

The Loans Engine has launched an online system which it says will allow intermediaries...

“Building societies showing the way” says packager

Solent Mortgage Services (SMS) has said the recent move by Melton Mowbray Building Society...

Co-op Bank chief quits following downgrade

The Co-operative Bank plc's chief executive, Barry Tootell has resigned following the bank's downgrade...

Accord reduces rates on certain BTL deals

Accord Mortgages has cut the rates on selected buy-to-let products by up to 0.30...

New deals from AFI

Abbey for Intermediaries (AFI) has unveiled a new range of fee-free products at 85%...

APFA urges member action over FCA budget

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has issued a call to action to...

Bridgebank Capital appoints marketing head

Bridgebank Capital has announced the appointment of Claire Pender as its new head of...

Hope Capital completes its largest bridging loan

Hope Capital has completed its largest bridging deal to date. Working closely with Chris Dailly...

Coventry Intermediaries cuts rates

Coventry Intermediaries has cut rates across its range of residential, offset and buy-to-let options. New...

Second consecutive monthly rise in house purchase approvals

House purchase lending increased by 2% last month, as lending conditions continue to improve...

House prices helped by improving mortgage market

The average price paid for a house in England & Wales in April rose...

More rate cuts from First Direct

First Direct is cutting rates on over 85% of its mortgage range by up...

First Complete increases AR numbers by 10%

First Complete is celebrating its third birthday under LSL Property Services and April has...

Rebuildingsociety.com increases maximum loan size

Peer-to-business lending platform rebuildingsociety.com is increasing the amount that can be borrowed through its...

COMMENT

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...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

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SortRefer launches snagging reports service for new-build buyers

SortRefer has launched a snagging reports service to help brokers support clients buying new-build...

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike....

CIExpert partners with Succession Wealth on protection advice

Protection research platform CIExpert has entered into a strategic partnership with Succession Wealth aimed...

Foreign exchange moves into focus as advisers urged to act earlier in mortgage process

Rising use of overseas funds in UK property purchases is increasing the need for...

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