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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...

Qualifications are vital in financial services

Companies that invest in training and qualifications retain staff longer, argues Bob Young, managing...

FirstAssist unveils BusinessCare proposition for SMEs

FirstAssist Legal Protection has launched a BusinessCare scheme into the mortgage market with Finance...

Countrywide to distribute RateGuard

Countrywide is to distributeMarketGuard'srate capping insurance product RateGuard. Under the terms of the new agreement,...

Rents continue to rise: Rightmove

The proportion of renters forecasting higher rents in 12 months' time is above 40%...

Start thinking about AR switch now, DAs told

Homeloan Partnership (HLP) has warned directly authorised (DA) firms who are worried by the...

First direct introduces £999 fee option

First direct has introduced its lowest ever two-year fixed rate mortgage with a £999...

Paradigm sees positive response to distribution CP

Paradigm Mortgage Services' first Mortgage Market Review (MMR) workshop saw those attending give the...

Consultation process is precisely that: FSA

The FSA's director of conduct policy has said that there are a number of...

Our range fills gap in broker armoury: Borro

Almost 40% of mortgage brokers found high loan to value ratios the biggest hurdle...

Doubt over sustainability of recovery in construction

Sentiment in the construction sector has turned increasingly negative because of government cuts, as...

Sesame protection offering reaches Zenith

Sesame Bankhall Group has unveiled a new protection panel called Zenith. The panel comprises six...

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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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First-time buyer collapse highlights impact of stamp duty cutback

The number of first-time buyer offers fell by 55% in the first quarter of...

Target Group appoints new chief risk officer

Target Group has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hole as its new chief risk...

Bridging market poised for strong growth in 2025

The UK bridging finance sector is expected to enter a period of marked expansion...

Brokers warned to ‘step up’ as lenders invest in AI and FCA eyes direct-to-consumer reforms

Mortgage brokers face a growing threat to their market dominance as major lenders prepare...
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