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UK consumers maintain their confidence

British households have maintained a confident economic outlook for the second successive month, according...

Funding Circle passes major milestone

Funding Circle has revealed that more than £100m has been lent to the UK’s...

The Darlington targets green improvers

Darlington Building Society has launched a new additional borrowing mortgage designed to reward its...

ECB hints at negative rates for banks

After 10 months on hold, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut its main policy...

End signalled for Cheshire, Derbyshire and Dunfermline brands

The Nationwide Building Society says the integration of the Cheshire, Derbyshire and Dunfermline businesses...

RBS posts improved results

RBS has reported a Group pre-tax profit of £826 million for the first quarter...

Julian Harris renews relationship with Berkeley Alexander

Berkeley Alexander is continuing as a preferred supplier of general insurance to the Julian...

Saffron sees mortgage balances rise 10%

The Saffron Building Society has published its results for 2012. Total assets grew by 11.1%...

Hinckley & Rugby brings back pair of mortgages

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has reintroduced two mortgages to its range. The pair of...

The Leeds cuts rate of five-year LAM deal

Leeds Building Society has cut the rate on its five-year fixed rate Local Authority...

Firms reveal expectations of new regulator

The FCA Practitioner Panel has published the results of its survey of regulated firms,...

Bad neighbours putting off homebuyers

Anti-social neighbours are the biggest turn-off to prospective homebuyers, according to a recent survey...

Many more women than men applying for credit

72% of females, compared to just 28% of men, have applied for credit in...

Gillingham broker to face trial for fraud

A former mortgage broker this week appeared at Medway Magistrates Court in relation to...
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COMMENT

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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...

Making children’s cover part of the mortgage conversation

Seeing a child unwell can often change how we feel, especially if you are a parent. Even when it’s a common childhood illness, such...

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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...
Homebuying

Open Property roadmap aims to cut delays and fall-throughs in homebuying

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has unveiled a new Open Property...
banks

FCA and Bank of England tokenisation push could reshape mortgage funding

The FCA and Bank of England have set out a joint long-term vision for...
Building Societies

Monmouthshire soft launches new origination platform

Monmouthshire Building Society has begun the soft launch of its loans origination platform with...

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