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Dan Waters to leave FSA

The FSA has announced that Dan Waters, director of conduct risk and asset management...

NBS unveils new five-year deal

The Newcastle Building Society (NBS) has launched a direct-only five-year fixed rate mortgage. The 4.45%...

Growth in popularity of offsets

Broker Your Mortgage Decisions has reported an increase in demand for offset mortgage deals...

Borro Introducer offers bonus for first cases

Borro Introducer is offering new brokers the opportunity to receive a one off bonus...

Rapid rise in rent arrears fulling CAB enquiries

Homelessness and rent arrears are among fastest growing problems reported by Citizens Advice Bureaux...

Alternatives for those in mortgage difficulties

The Building Societies Association (BSA) has published a new report which explores alternative solutions...

Fixes regaining in popularity

Latest sales data from first direct shows that homeowners may be starting to return...

Profits up at the Nationwide

The Nationwide Building Society has posted improved profits as it reported its half-year results....

Tenet and Calibrand team up to provide RDR qualification

Tenet has joined forces with RDR qualification provider Calibrand to offer the new Diploma...

FSA’s consultation paper &quotwholly inadequate&quot for equity release

Retirement planning firm LaterLiving has warned that the FSA's consultation paper on mortgage distribution...

Brokers give thumbs down to dual pricing and direct only deals

A Coventry Intermediaries' survey has seen brokers vote massively against dual pricing and direct...

Action taken over quartet’s use of charging orders

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has placed requirements on four financial institutions after...

Advisers more upbeat about economic outlook

A growing number of financial advisers feel more confident about the current economic climate,...

Chinese spies and the mortgage market?

The costs of IT security are increasing, argues Paul Hunt, managing director of Phoebus...

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Rate cut momentum is welcome, but presents challenges for advisers

In recent weeks, we have seen a welcome shift in momentum across the mortgage market. A broad range of lenders have reduced pricing across...

Why now is the perfect time for expats to consider UK holiday lets

If you’re anything like me, Easter, the recent swathe of bank holiday weekends, and a sustained period of sunshine have certainly got me thinking...

Brokers face rise in complex cases as bridging demand evolves

As reported recently in trade news, the bridging finance landscape is changing, and brokers are increasingly faced with more complex client scenarios. Greenfield Bridging...

18 months of Inspired Lending: how we’ve grown alongside the bridging market

In December 2023, we completed our very first bridging loan. On the surface, it was a straightforward deal. But for us, it marked something...

Threadbare safety nets and the reassurance of life insurance for mortgagors

For first-time buyers who have managed to save enough for a deposit, there’s a lot to think about when searching for the perfect home....

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Air partners with Lead Tech to support later life lending market expansion 

Air, the later life lending platform, has announced a strategic partnership with lead generation...

UTB completes £345k second charge bridge for holiday let purchase

United Trust Bank (UTB) has completed a £345,000 second charge regulated bridging loan to...

Hanley Economic names Samantha Ward as commercial director

Hanley Economic Building Society has appointed Samantha Ward as its new commercial director, a...

Trust and transparency top list for older homeowners seeking advice

Older homeowners place a premium on trust, transparency and tailored advice when dealing with...
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