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Aldermore offers new buy-to-let variable product

Aldermore has added a buy-to-let product to its Limited Edition range of mortgages. The new...

Brokers should be central to financial decision making

It will all be over by Christmas, says Eddie Goldsmith, senior partner at Goldsmith...

Financial education key to dealing with impact of cuts

Financial education charity, the ifs School of Finance, says the announcements on welfare benefit...

FSA to fight banks’ PPI judicial review

The FSA has vowed to contest the British Bankers' Association's (BBA) judicial review of...

FSA takes action over insurance fraud failings

The FSA has banned four individuals for failings in relation to insurance fraud. The regulator...

Conveyancing webcast launched

A new webcast featuring detailed information on the remortgaging process has been launched to...

Sterling hit by house price falls

The pound has slumped to a five-month low against the euro after Halifax's house...

Invoice finance guide published

Invoice finance provider Bibby Financial Services is launching a guide for business owners and...

Increase in transactional activity in September

The number of transactions in September increased by 3.4% in the month, up 11.5%...

Xit2 and Rightmove agree tie-up

Xit2 has embarked upon a new arrangement with Rightmove which will provide xit2 clients...

Woolwich rates cut as parent tops £100bn in lending

Barclays has reached the milestone of £100 billion in UK mortgage lending. Over the last...

57% rise in broker-accessible products

Mortgage Brain's latest Monthly Product Analysis reports that the number of live mortgage schemes...

Alternative finance keeping small businesses afloat

18% of small business owners have turned to alternative financial providers, other than their...

Bank Rate held yet again

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the official...

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Execution-only or (Consumer) Duty of care? The FCA can’t have it both ways

Thankfully, there has been a growing amount of interest and analysis of the FCA’s most recent Consultation Paper – CP25/11 – and it’s somewhat...

The accessibility gap in mortgage tech — and why it matters now

In an industry built on trust and transparency, mortgage brokers can’t afford to overlook digital accessibility. Yet many mortgage portals remain hard to navigate...

Professionalism, planning and portfolio strategy: the evolution of buy-to-let

I took part in a panel session in London earlier this month with some of my lending peers, and it gave us all the...

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...

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Atom bank shaves Near Prime rates

Atom bank has announced a fresh round of rate reductions across its Near Prime...

ModaMortgages cuts rates and launches new HMO & MUFB products

ModaMortgages has announced a reduction in rates across its buy-to-let product range, with cuts...

The Loughborough ups later-life interest-only LTV to 70%

Loughborough Building Society has increased its maximum loan to value (LTV) to 70% for...

FCA seeks to reduce reporting burden with overhaul of complaints data process

The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled proposals to streamline the way firms report complaints...
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