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Weak November for first time buyer lending

New research released from e.surv chartered surveyors indicates that house purchase lending in November...

NatWest Intermediary Solutions ramps up BDM phone team

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has hired a team of five new phone-based business development managers...

Conveyancers take the pledge

The Conveyancing Association (CA) has launched conveyancing ‘Pledges’, a set of customer service commitments,...

Commercial loan books slowly rebalancing

There was a 4.3% fall in the value of debt held against UK commercial...

Hastings hires marketing director

Insurance brokerage Hastings has appointed Nicola Charles as its new marketing director. Charles...

The Hinckley & Rugby to cut quartet of rates

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is cutting the interest rates on four of its...

Zurich updates budget calculator app

Zurich UK has improved its Budget Calculator' app. The mobile app, available for iOS and...

YBS targets first time buyers with new deals

Yorkshire Building Society is offering first time buyers up to £1,000 cashback. The Yorkshire is...

Precise bridging exclusive available through Positive Lending

Positive Lending has been chosen to distribute Precise Mortgages’ bridging exclusive. A tranche of £5...

Nottingham and Shepshed Building Societies propose merger

The Nottingham Building Society and Shepshed Building Society have agreed in principle to merge....

CDS Group appoints BDM

Barbara Carr has been appointed as business development manager (BDM) by CDS Group. She will...

Government supports peer to peer lenders

The government has announced plans to lend to small businesses through peer to peer...

Extent of first-time buyer finance calculated

Parents have provided over 228,000 first time buyers with more than £1.31 billion in...

Cambridge & Counties Bank on target

SME lender Cambridge & Counties Bank says is on course to meet both its...

COMMENT

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...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 13

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 12

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 11

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) began its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge on Sunday and will finish on Friday this...

A BBR decision rooted in caution, not complacency

The Bank of England MPC’s decision to hold Bank Base Rate (BBR) will come as a welcome outcome for many across the mortgage market,...

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Movera launches mental health ambassador network

Movera has launched a Mental Health Ambassador programme across its brands as part of...

Trust in PMI holds steady as claims satisfaction rises

Consumer trust in private medical insurance has remained broadly stable, despite claims satisfaction reaching...

Mortgage leaders urge sector to take part in ED&I survey

Senior figures from Mortgage Advice Bureau, Legal & General and Coreco have urged mortgage...

The Right Mortgage adds TAB to lender panel

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has added specialist property finance lender TAB to...

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