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British households still reeling from post-pandemic financial fallout

Five years after the first national lockdown, new research reveals that the financial scars...

Reward Funding retains Sunday Times’ accolade

Reward Funding has once again secured a place on The Sunday Times'  list of...

Roma Finance expands team following new £100m funding line

Roma Finance has expanded its team with six new appointments following a period of...

Market Harborough BS once again named among UK’s best places to work

Market Harborough Building Society has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places...

Family BS cuts rates and adds ‘high-loan’ options

Family Building Society has launched a refreshed mortgage product range featuring rate reductions of...

Aldermore supports new student accommodation scheme in Northampton

Aldermore has provided a multi-million pound development loan to College Street Northampton LLP to...

The Cumberland strengthens support for SMEs with new lending criteria

The Cumberland Building Society has announced an expansion of its commercial lending criteria, signalling...

Peter Hale joins Afin Bank as head of finance ahead of launch

Peter Hale has been appointed head of finance at Afin Bank, the new UK...

Mortgage brokers report near-record confidence as market rebounds

Confidence among UK mortgage intermediaries has rebounded to near-record highs, according to the latest...

L&C Mortgages secures B Corp certification in sustainability milestone

L&C Mortgages has joined the ranks of certified B Corporations following its first assessment...

Older borrowers turned away by high street lenders despite secure incomes

Retirees seeking modest mortgages are being turned away by the UK’s biggest banks, according...

TWM Solicitors becomes BDLA associate member

TWM Solicitors has become the latest professional services firm to join the Bridging &...

Investec cuts mortgage stress rates to boost HNW borrowing capacity

High-net-worth individuals will be able to borrow significantly more from Investec Bank following a...

Brokers shift focus to short-term deals for landlord clients

Buy-to-let mortgage brokers continue to favour five-year fixed-rate products for landlords, according to new...

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Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 5

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage Leaders talk mental health – part 4

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are now 72...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 3

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. There are 72 participants from...

Plugging the first-time buyer knowledge gap

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself down at my local, surrounded by family, friends and the usual mix of conversation. Among the...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 2

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) is hosting its third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge from 10-15 May. And as we reveal...

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Landlords brace for RRA impact as tenant stability holds firm

Landlords are preparing for significant change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force with...

Landlord exit reshapes London buy-to-let landscape

Landlords have been exiting the London rental market since reforms were first proposed with...

Brightstar COO urges brokers to back ED&I survey push

The mortgage industry has been urged to “take stock and reset” its approach to...

Sickness absence stuck above pre-pandemic levels

Sickness absence across the UK workforce remains elevated despite showing signs of stabilising, reinforcing...

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