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Worrying lack of preparedness for retirement

Only one in four working adults aged 50-plus believe that they are financially ready...

MPC split 7/2

The Bank of England Monetary Policy committee (MPC) was again divided this month over...

A long way to go with MMR: IMLA

The Intermediary Mortgages Lenders Association (IMLA) has welcomed the FSA's CP10/28 paper as indicating...

Northern Rock cuts Everyday rates

Northern Rock has improved its mortgage range for both purchase and remortgage. Everyday Fixed rates...

Estate agent licensing system unveiled

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is launching a new licence for estate...

ASTL supports FSA action on bridging lender

The trade body which represents the majority of UK short-term lenders says that the...

Lloyds appoints new non-exec director

Anita Frew is to join the board of Lloyds Banking Group as a new...

Broker has permissions cancelled

David Morgan Hilling, trading as David Morgan Finance, has been given final notice by...

Don’t rule out home reversion

Too many advisers are opting for lifetime mortgages before considering the client's circumstances, argues...

FSA told to take more time over MMR

The Financial Services Consumer Panel is urging the FSA to take more time to...

The Leeds offers 2yr discount at 2.8%

Leeds Building Society has unveiled a new two-year discount mortgage at 2.80%. The product allows...

Accord joins Countrywide panel

Accord Mortgages is now on Countrywide Mortgage Services' panel of mortgage lenders. The news follows...

FSA looks to RDR with sales process proposals

The FSA has published proposals with the aim the mortgage sales process, the role...

The Leeds Building Society appoints new non-exec director

Leeds Building Society has appointed Les Platts as a non-executive director. Platts, who is a...

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Supercharging affordability: a broker’s tool for unlocking complex cases

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? The ability to see the future? To slow down time? To get every case...

Selling isn’t shouting

In many industries, sales still carries the weight of old stereotypes: high pressure, slick scripts and a focus on numbers over nuance. But these...

When service beats software: why hands-on support is the real differentiator in conveyancing

For all the talk about technology reshaping the mortgage and conveyancing world, advisers know that what you often need is some good, old-fashioned support. Not...

Future-proofing your lead generation

Leads are the lifeblood of any mortgage intermediary business, and while word-of-mouth referrals remain the gold standard - bringing trust and proof of quality...

We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp Duty breach on a flat she owns in Hove. She...

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Together begins £8m transformation of Greater Manchester headquarters

Specialist property lender Together has begun an £8m redevelopment of its Greater Manchester headquarters,...

Most landlords still believe myths about limited company buy-to-let

Nearly three-quarters of landlords continue to hold misconceptions about limited company buy-to-let, despite growing...

The Right Mortgage appoints new insurance development manager

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has bolstered its senior team with the appointment...

LendInvest backs £3.74m housing scheme on former Wokingham industrial site

LendInvest Mortgages has provided £3.74m in funding for a new residential development on the...